DANIELLE C. MIXON
Orange,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, assessment 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients and determines next course of action.
- Administers medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitors responses.
- Manages care from admission to discharge.
- Actively performs as a charge nurse and preceptor to both new graduate nurses and clinical nursing students on the unit.
- Works collaboratively as a unit safety coach.
- Successfully completed the Yale New Haven Health System Nurse Residency Program (NRP).
- Participates in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Recruitment Coordinator of Bridgeport Hospital's Magnet Steering Committee 2024-2025
- Healthy Skin Committee Member 2024-2025
- Mentor in the Yale New Haven Health System Clinically-Focused Mentoring Program 2024-2025
Clinical Instructor
Bridgeport Hospital (BHCAP)
08.2024 - Current
- Clinical Instructor via the Bridgeport Hospital Clinical and Academic Partnership (BHCAP) with the University of Bridgeport (UB).
- Supervises students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fosters a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provides immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervises students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Student Nurse Intern
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed clinical skills and assists with the nursing plan of care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Performed technical duties and selected tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Performed all patient care procedures safely following the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Provided compassionate patient-centered care for each patient.
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
08.2015 - 02.2021
- Performed food production duties and served customers at the cash register.
- Maintained a clean and organized work station and ensured a clean guest area.
- Communicated effectively with managers and coworkers.
Bridge to Professional Practice Program
Yale New Haven Health System
12.2020 - 12.2020
- 60 clinical hours of experience working one-on-one with a preceptor RN on Northeast 10 (Cardiology) at Bridgeport Hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Medication administration
- Managing patient hygiene care
- Assisting with patient ADLs
- Patient-Centered Care
Certification
- BLS First Aid & AED/CPR Certified since 2018
- Proficient Performance in Written Communication and Critical Thinking: Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+)
- Certificate of Completion in: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Nursing CE Course
- Completion of YNHHS Nurse Preceptor Development Course
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Bridgeport Hospital (BHCAP)
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Bridge to Professional Practice Program
Yale New Haven Health System
12.2020 - 12.2020
Student Nurse Intern
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
08.2015 - 02.2021
- BLS First Aid & AED/CPR Certified since 2018
- Proficient Performance in Written Communication and Critical Thinking: Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+)
- Certificate of Completion in: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Nursing CE Course
- Completion of YNHHS Nurse Preceptor Development Course
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
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