Dana Waugh
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
I have 30 plus years in the healthcare industry and would be an asset to any organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Discharge Nurse
Advanced Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Covid Nurse
Accucate LTD
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Infection Control Nurse and Staff Development
Sava
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Reduced infection rates by implementing and monitoring strict infection control protocols.
- Developed targeted interventions for reducing the risk of infectious diseases among patients and staff.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by serving as a resource on infection prevention best practices.
- Employee education
- Maintained employee vaccinations and tests.
- Covid testing for staff and patients.
Director of Nursing
Union Printers Home
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Director of Nursing
Sundance/ Madison Partners
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Improved patient care quality by promoting evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to keep communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to and provided support.
- Assisted with hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Maintained nursing budget and followed daily PPD.
- Filled in for voids in nursing staff when needed.
- Worked closely with social service.
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
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06.2017 - 12.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Performed daily audits to ensure compliance and safety of patients.
- Assisted wound doctor with rounds followed by appropriate documentation.
- Assisted by filling nursing shift voids.
- Preformed and tracked employee vaccines and tests.
- Worked close with social service to ensure patient wellness.
- Assisted with plans of correction.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincolnland Community College
Springfield, IL05.1994
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Setting up Referrals
- Care Plan Development
- Personal Care Needs
- Family Education
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Scheduling
- IVs
- Management
- Discharge planning
- Quality assurance
- Audits
- Medication administration
- Assessments
- Wound care
- Clinical Judgement
- Geriatric care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Disease Prevention and Intervention Specialist
- Home Care
- State and federal Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
RN Discharge Nurse
Advanced Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Covid Nurse
Accucate LTD
12.2021 - 05.2022
Infection Control Nurse and Staff Development
Sava
04.2020 - 02.2021
Director of Nursing
Union Printers Home
12.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Nursing
Sundance/ Madison Partners
12.2017 - 12.2019
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
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06.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincolnland Community College