Danica Destine
Marietta,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Committed to enhancing patient care quality through evidence-based practices and effective collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Hershey Medical Center / 6 Acute Care
Hershey, PA
10.2019 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and established procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Follow Hospital protocol and policies to prevent hospital-acquired infections such as CAUTI, CLABSI, and C-DIFF
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care quality and safety standards.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to optimize treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Moravian Manor
Lititz, PA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Inserting IVs, changing wound dressings, and assisting with medical operations.
- Modifying and clarifying the patient's orders as directed by physicians
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
Patient Care Assistant
Moravian
Lititz, PA
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Served as a dependable resource to both nursing and administrative staff by consistently maintaining a professional demeanor and strong work ethic in all areas of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences/St Joseph University
Lancaster, PA12-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Moravian Manor
08.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
Hershey Medical Center / 6 Acute Care
10.2019 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Moravian
07.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences/St Joseph University