Dana Penland-Parker
Burien
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and wound management. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and support families during challenging times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical (Charge RN)
Providence Health & Services
Seattle
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with established protocols and care standards.
- Delivered direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Executed physician orders for tests and medication administration accurately and safely.
- Offered emotional support to families navigating difficult decisions about loved ones' care.
- Ensured adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Krucial Staffing
Lenexa
04.2020 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in high-pressure settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured adherence to care protocols through regular assessments and updates.
- Facilitated effective communication among healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
RN Floor Nurse (Burns/Peds)
Haborview Medical Center
Seattle
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Administered medications following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lake Washington Tech College
Kirkland, WA10-2009
Skills
- vital sign monitoring
- medication administration
- wound care management
- infection control techniques
- IV therapy administration
- patient care coordination
Certification
- RN 60089588
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical (Charge RN)
Providence Health & Services
04.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse (Burns/Peds)
Haborview Medical Center
08.2020 - 10.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 08.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lake Washington Tech College