Danielle Dortch
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized, exceptional patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective management of critically ill patients in diverse specialties, including Trauma/Surgical, Neurosurgical, Cardiovascular, Medical, and COVID Intensive Care Unit's. Proven to quickly adapt to hospital protocols and processes for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU Charge Nurse
Halifax Health
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the ICU.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health (Local Travel Contract)
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma on a 36 bed unit.
- Titration of multiple medications, including paralytics, sedatives, antihypertensives, vasopressors, etc.
- Assisted with and maintained airway and ventilator management.
- Provided care to patients with ventriculostomy and bolts for ICP management
- Assist MD with bedside procedures such as chest tubes, central line, ventriculostomy, intubation, and more.
- Proficiently performed mass transfusion protocol for trauma patients.
Neuro/Medical ICU, Registered Nurse
Advent Health Daytona (Travel Contract)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- EPIC charting system
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted with bedside procedures and monitored patients to ensure stability and absence of adverse reactions.
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center (Travel Contract)
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Management of intensive care COVID-19 patients
CVICU, Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center (Travel Contract)
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed care for critically ill Cardiovascular patients on 14 bed unit.
- Analyzed, interpreted and managed EKGs and cardiac dysrhythmia's effectively.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Quickly adapted to charting system and facility protocols.
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Titration of multiple medications, including paralytics, sedatives, antihypertensives, vasopressors, etc.
- Managed quality pre-op and post-op care of critically ill surgical patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL04.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL08.2016
High School Diploma -
Matanzas High School
Palm Coast, FL05.2015
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
Certifications/Licenses
Multistate Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Certified (CRRT)
RotoProne/Prone Positioning Therapy
Target Temperature Management/Code Cool
Timeline
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU Charge Nurse
Halifax Health
10.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health
02.2023 - 10.2023
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health (Local Travel Contract)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Neuro/Medical ICU, Registered Nurse
Advent Health Daytona (Travel Contract)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center (Travel Contract)
01.2022 - 04.2022
CVICU, Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center (Travel Contract)
10.2021 - 04.2022
Trauma/Neuro Surgical ICU, Registered Nurse
Halifax Health
06.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Daytona State College
High School Diploma -
Matanzas High School