Danielle Dowd
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Odd Fellows Home
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05.2023
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06.2021
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Data Collection
- Precepting
- Chart Updating
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Odd Fellows Home
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College