Dana Kurten
Orwigsburg,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Geisinger St Lukes
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully perform various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
Guest Service Representative
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Promote high level of patient satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions
- Perform screenings on patients and visitors to evaluate if they have COVID-19
- Direct patients to the department they are looking for
- Check-in visitors and call the nursing station of desired floor to determine the patient’s visitor status
Day Care Room Aide
Grammy's Kiddie Kare
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Prepared snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Cared for children ages anywhere from infant (6 weeks to 1 year), toddlers, preschoolers, and school age
- Cleaned up, washed hands and assisted children in bathroom or change them when needed
- Conducted lesson plans that were age appropriate to the children
- Followed safety policies and precautions for the children
Activities Aide
Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Care
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped residents participate in activities provided by the activity’s director
- Transported residents from their rooms to dining hall, church, common area, and activities room
- Sat with residents and provided emotional support in times of need
- Provided snacks to the residents at designated times
Store Worker
Twisted Sisters Ice Cream
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Interacted with customers daily
- Served and scooped ice cream
- Cleaned counters, tables and fountain equipment thoroughly
- Completed end-of-day duties by balancing payments and receipts in cash register
- Managed register to complete customer transactions
- Informed customers about current ice cream flavors, ingredients and nutritional information
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing
Pottsville, PA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain Area School District
Orwigsburg, PA06.2018
Skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- Precepting
- Early childhood knowledge
- Organization
- Senior activities experience
- Documentation skills
- Communication
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training, 2024
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Geisinger St Lukes
07.2022 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
03.2020 - 06.2022
Day Care Room Aide
Grammy's Kiddie Kare
01.2019 - 08.2019
Activities Aide
Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Care
07.2018 - 08.2018
Store Worker
Twisted Sisters Ice Cream
07.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain Area School District
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing
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