Dana Meinen
Westfield,IN
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis , IN
2022.12 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Trauma Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
Carmel , IN
2022.05 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension St. Vincent
, IN
2021.06 - 2022.05
- Administered medications under the supervision of RNs or physicians.
- Answered call lights promptly to address patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and operating tables.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including bathing and dressing patients.
- Observed and monitored patient vital signs.
- Communicated effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or needs.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN2022-05
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health And Spanish
Taylor University
Upland, IN2020-05
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INSkills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Team building
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Unit Administration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Education
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
2022.12 - Current
Trauma Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
2022.05 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension St. Vincent
2021.06 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health And Spanish
Taylor University
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
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