Dana Mitchell
Valentine,NE
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with extensive knowledge in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Oncology Clinical Coordinator
Cherry County Hospital
05.1999 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care coordination, leading to notable increase in positive feedback.
Registered Nurse
Cherry County Hospital
05.1999 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Nebraska Medical Center
Kearney, NE12-1996
Skills
- Administration of Chemotherapy Agents
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification
- Neonate Advanced Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Oncology Clinical Coordinator
Cherry County Hospital
05.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cherry County Hospital
05.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Nebraska Medical Center
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