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Dana Dennis

Brandon,FL

Summary

Seasoned Charge RN with significant experience in managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals. Strengths include critical thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and efficiently. Have made notable impact in previous roles by improving team collaboration and implementing efficient patient care strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - Current
  • 1RCardiac observation telemetry unit. Preceptor to new hires. Achieved the resource role of IV superuser for the unit. Charge RN to 6-8 staff members. Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission to a successful discharge, or transferring into Inpatient classification where the patient was sent to the main hospital. Maintaining rapport with patients and family members. Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Travel Clinical Staff/ Charge RN

Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, NM
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: GIMC is one of 4 hospitals within the NAIHS and the largest workload hospital facility in IHS being the only Level 3 Trauma facility in this region
  • Worked within the Navajo Area Indian Healthcare System (IHS), serving the American Indians of the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tribes
  • Specialized 28 bed Covid Medical Surgical Telemetry unit
  • Worked in a variety of specialized settings within the Clinical Resources Department, including ER Holding, GEDI (Global Emerging Disease institute), specialty surgery, cardiac and medical telemetry
  • Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission in ED Holding unit to a successful discharge
  • GIMC is one of 4 hospitals within the NAIHS and the largest workload hospital facility in IHS being the only Level 3 Trauma facility in this region

Supplemental Staffing Team Member (SST)/Float Pool

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 01.2022
  • Cardiac observation telemetry unit
  • Preceptor to new hires and achieved the resource role of IV superuser for the unit
  • Charge RN to 6-8 staff members
  • Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission to a successful discharge, or transferring into Inpatient classification where the patient was sent to the main hospital
  • Maintaining rapport with patients and family members
  • Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary team

Clinical Staff RN/ Charge RN

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
11.2008 - 06.2015
  • Provide nursing support on a Med/Surg post-op Short-Stay Unit
  • Knowledgeable in EMR charting using EPIC
  • Ensure doctors' orders effectively and carefully carried out with critical thinking
  • Respond to numerous Rapid response/ Code Blue on the unit
  • Facilitate admission, transfers and hospital discharges
  • Participate on interdisciplinary team
  • As Charge RN: Handle the task of supervising 7-9 staff members during a shift
  • Provide a reliable resource for the unit
  • Motivate and delegate to staff while ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
12-2024

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Mental health support
  • Cultural history
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Ethical practice
  • Care coordination

Timeline

Tampa General Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Travel Clinical Staff/ Charge RN

Gallup Indian Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022

Supplemental Staffing Team Member (SST)/Float Pool

Tampa General Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2022

Clinical Staff RN/ Charge RN

Tampa General Hospital
11.2008 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana
Dana Dennis