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Danielle Gadson

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic RN Supervisor with extensive experience at Kane Regional Center, adept at clinical assessment and staff development. Proven track record in advocating for patients and families while ensuring compliance and safety. Skilled in nursing documentation and fostering effective communication, enhancing patient care quality and team performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor

Kane Regional Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for accessibility across healthcare providers.
  • Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Recruited and trained nursing staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Charge Nurse PRN

Southwestern Veterans Center
08.2020 - 02.2025
  • Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
  • Provided skilled and timely response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Kane Regional Center
11.2017 - 01.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
  • Educated patients and caregivers about proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and relevant follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to effectively modify treatment plans.

Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
2017 - 2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored for adverse responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection for labs.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to the physicians.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Triaged incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2017

U.P. Liberal Arts And Sciences

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2017

Surgical Technology

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2012

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Continuing education
  • Clinical documentation
  • Staff development
  • Staff supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
  • Staff scheduling
  • Facility oversight
  • Medication dispensing
  • Quality improvement
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Data analysis
  • Quality control
  • Facility inspections

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Kane Regional Center
01.2023 - Current

Charge Nurse PRN

Southwestern Veterans Center
08.2020 - 02.2025

Registered Nurse

Kane Regional Center
11.2017 - 01.2023

Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
2017 - 2017

Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County

U.P. Liberal Arts And Sciences

Community College of Allegheny County

Surgical Technology

Community College of Allegheny County

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