Dana Casey
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient monitoring and care within perioperative and critical care settings. Demonstrated ability to develop individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines. Proven track record of effective interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitating optimal patient outcomes through timely communication and coordinated treatment efforts. Skilled in administering medications, managing IV fluids, and providing education to patients and families regarding health management and end-of-life care options.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center
Tallahassee, Florida
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient's condition during recovery period in PACU; adjusted IV fluids and administered medications as needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis related to patient needs specific to type of surgery performed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing direct patient care within the perioperative setting.
- Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
- Ensured proper documentation of findings before, during and after surgery; reported changes in patient status to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Performed pre-operative assessment of patients including physical exam, lab work, EKG and anesthesia evaluation.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, Florida
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
- Provided care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in a home-like setting.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders according to established policies and procedures.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
- Counseled family members on grief management techniques during difficult times associated with terminal illness.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
Tavares, FL
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, preferences and goals of care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and potential complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition on a daily basis.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and potential complications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.1999
Practical Nursing Program -
Washington Holmes Technical Center
Chipley, FL07.1995
High School Diploma -
Sneads High School
Sneads, FL05.1994
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical care management
- Health education
- Grief counseling
- Emergency response
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical decision making
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Hospice and palliative care
- Team collaboration
- Critical care
- Patient monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR systems
- Palliative and pain management
- Hospice care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Big Bend Hospice
08.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
08.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
08.2018 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Practical Nursing Program -
Washington Holmes Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Sneads High School