Dana R Siegal
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional transitioning to RN role after advancing education. Experienced in direct patient care, postoperative recovery, and medication administration. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care and enhancing clinical skills to support positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic / General Surgery LPN
Ascension All Saints
Racine, Wisconsin
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient monitoring through focused nursing assessments, trend review for vital signs, pain levels, neurovascular status, surgical sites, and patient condition changes.
- Promoted postoperative stability by monitoring drains, urinary catheters, IV therapies within scope, and other devices.
- Facilitated wound healing by performing dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection or delayed recovery.
- Supported medication and treatment delivery within LPN scope of practice.
- Enhanced recovery and discharge readiness by coordinating with physical therapy, occupational therapy, surgical teams, case management, and other interdisciplinary services.
- Promoted patient safety by educating patients on proper use of wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained safe, quality care for multiple patients in fast-paced 28-bed inpatient environment while meeting infection prevention and safety standards.
Wound Care
The Terrace of Waukegan
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed wound care and dressing change tasks to support effective patient treatment plans.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to build individualized plans of care for assigned patients.
- Reinforced infection control standards and safety protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Coordinated with nursing personnel to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.
LPN at Hospice House
Hospice Alliance
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance quality of life for end-of-life patients.
- Monitored condition changes and communicated critical updates to a registered nurse or a physician.
- Delivered medications and treatments according to established protocol.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to refine and implement personalized care plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton
Racine, Wi08-2026
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
Herzing University
Kenosha, Wi01-2020
High School Diploma -
Bradford Highschool
Kenosha, Wi01-2017
Skills
- Wound management
- Medication administration
- Postoperative care
- Infection prevention strategies
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Healthcare teamwork
- EHR management
- Task prioritization
- HIPAA regulations compliance
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State of Wisconsin and Illinois, 2020 - Present
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Wisconsin, 2026 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, 2018 - Present
Timeline
Orthopedic / General Surgery LPN
Ascension All Saints
05.2023 - Current
Wound Care
The Terrace of Waukegan
06.2022 - 05.2023
LPN at Hospice House
Hospice Alliance
08.2020 - 06.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
Herzing University
High School Diploma -
Bradford Highschool