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Dana Frambach

ABSN, Student Nurse
Des Moines
Dana Frambach

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Nursing Student Extern with a proven track record at Mercy One Medical Center West Des Moines, showcasing expertise in vital signs monitoring and exceptional patient advocacy with grace and calm mentality. Leveraged clinical judgment and empathy to enhance patient care, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in team collaboration and demonstrates success in delivering superior care to multiple patients in balancing high volume task loads.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA

Nursing Student Extern
03.2025 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, IA

Nursing Student Extern
03.2025 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Main Stream Living Baker House

Nursing Student Extern
11.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview


  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Assisted in providing ADL's using EBP's with a focus on safety and dignity of patients.

Mercy One Medical Center West Des Moines

Nursing Student Extern
10.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Administered medications via subcutaneos injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Wesley on Grand - Long Term Care

Nursing Student Extern
11.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Upholstery By Dana Maria | Grau Upholstery

Sole Proprietor | Upholsterer
04.2012 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Target Corporation

Team Lead | GSTL, SFTL, LTL
11.2006 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Education

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

No Degree from Pre Nursing

University Overview

  • President's List Fall 2023, Spring 2024
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Phi Theta Kappa Member

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08-2025

University Overview

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
05-2006

University Overview

Skills

  • Nursing process
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and dosage
  • Team collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Certification

  • Mandatory Reporter, Adult -Training - 8/14/2024
  • Mandatory Reporter, Child - Training - 8/14/2024
  • American Heart Association BLS for HP - Training - 8/10/2024

Timeline

Nursing Student Extern
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2025 - 04.2025
Nursing Student Extern
Mary Greeley Medical Center
03.2025 - 04.2025
Nursing Student Extern
Main Stream Living Baker House
11.2024 - 12.2024
Nursing Student Extern
Wesley on Grand - Long Term Care
11.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Student Extern
Mercy One Medical Center West Des Moines
10.2024 - 12.2024
Sole Proprietor | Upholsterer
Upholstery By Dana Maria | Grau Upholstery
04.2012 - 07.2023
Team Lead | GSTL, SFTL, LTL
Target Corporation
11.2006 - 04.2012
Des Moines Area Community College
No Degree from Pre Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Applied the nursing process in completing Head to Toe assessments, checking vital signs and addressing priority actions in clinical patients.
  • Collaborated with assigned clinical nurse in patient advocacy for lactation support.
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Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchCareer advancementWork-life balance

Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Software

Microsoft Epic

Cerner

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

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Dana FrambachABSN, Student Nurse