DANA SHLIFER
Veteran Affairs Bay Pines Healthcare System
Largo,FL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
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 expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, care coordination, and all charting systems.
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
3 Years 2 Months- Skills performed on this job follow specific VA policies
- Received multiple Daisy Award nominations from patients and recognized with "on the spot" awards for exceptional care, won the daisy award in February of 2026
- VTE prophylaxis committee including tracking and education
- Participated in Oral Care committee to enhance patient hygiene practices.
- Ultrasound qualified for IV insertion
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations by patients and "on the spot" awards
- Identified discrepancies in heparin policy for nurses and laboratory, facilitating policy changes to improve patient safety
- Supported OT needs to ensure safe and high-quality patient care.
- Developed PowerPoint presentation to educate staff on guidelines for managing suicidal and homicidal patients according to VA policies.
- Assist with UBC to include night shift
Registered Nurse (RN)
7 Months- Care for pre and post transplant patients
- Care for oncology patients with preparation for chemotherapy
- Cared for pre and post transplant patients
- Care for patients with new and past amputations
- Administered care and support for oncology patients during chemotherapy preparation
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations from patients, family, and coworkers
- Delivered compassionate care for hospice and end of life patients, focusing on comfort and quality of life
Registered Nurse (RN)
6 Months- Worked PRN, averaging 36 hours weekly across day and night shifts
- Provided patient care in float pool across various departments.
Registered Nurse (RN)
4 Months- Strict monitoring for heart failure patients
- Administered titratable drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Insulin, and Nitroglycerin to manage patient care effectively
- Operated BIPAP, CPAP, and Trilogy machines to assist patients with respiratory needs.
- Conducted strict monitoring of heart failure patients to ensure timely interventions and optimal recovery
- Care for heart catheterization patients with TR bands
- Monitoring high risk patients with video monitoring
- Monitored high-risk patients using video surveillance to enhance safety and provide immediate response to changes in condition
Registered Nurse (RN)
2 Years- Assistance in management (interim nurse manager for two months)
- Served in float pool across various departments including Progressive Care Unit, emergency room, and rehabilitation to provide versatile patient care.
- Led charge nurse responsibilities for 37-bed unit 2-3 times weekly, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
- Precepted six new nurses, facilitating their onboarding and integration into the nursing team.
- Telemetry tech, monitoring, and EKG interpretations
- Code blue team member, unit based staff education on code cart/ drugs
- Recognized as employee of the year and employee of the quarter for exceptional performance on medical surgical/ telemetry floor.
- Video monitor tech for safety/ fall risk patients
- Wound care including Hemovacs and drains
- Care for isolation patients
- Care for dialysis patients pre and post dialysis
- Care for patients with PEG tubes, NG tubes, chest tubes/ Pleurex catheters, and tracheostomies
- Care for patients in restraints and restrictive devices
- Care for Baker act patients/ alcohol/ drug withdraws
- Lab draws, IV insertions, accessing and removal of ports, and midline and PICC line use
- Administration and monitoring of blood products
- Administering vaccinations
- Administered and monitored patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps to manage pain effectively.
- Conducted daily monitoring of intake/output, vital signs, and blood glucose to assess patient health.
- Ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy care and monitoring
- Foley/ straight catheter insertion, removal, and monitoring
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Associate Degree in Science - Science
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments and recognizing individual needs and requirements
Computer proficiency
Multitasking and problem solving
Conflict resolution
Patient and family education/ advocacy
Experienced in customer service with compassion
Committed to creating desired client outcomes
Strong communication skills with leadership experience
Ability to work independently as well as a team environment
Dedicated and motivated learner with critical thinking skills
problem solving
and common sense
Patient assessment
Certification
Registered Nurse License Number: RN 9526405, BLS and ACLS Certifications up to date, Telemetry tech and Stroke Certifications from previous employments
Timeline
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