Danette Kirkman
The Dalles
Summary
Compassionate RN with 20 years of experience in patient care. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and fostering strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Hood River
07.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and recorded changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify nursing needs and priorities.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Managed patient documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Stocked clinical workstations with necessary supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03-1980
Skills
- administration of medications
- patient assessments
- electronic health records
- patient care planning
- collaborative care delivery
Timeline
RN
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Gorge Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oregon State University