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Danna Norris

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

RN-Staffing Coordinator

MercyOne Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

10.2022 - Current

Used labor tracking tools and staffing matrices to prioritize safe utilization of resources.
Coordinated and scheduled nursing staff for various shifts, ensuring proper coverage of hospital units.
Provided support to the nursing team during times of high demand or low staffing levels.
Communicated with staff and department leadership regarding available staff, available shifts, and staffing shortages.
Identified, resolved and communicated real potential staffing problems and information to appropriate leadership.
Provided guidance to nursing supervisors regarding staffing needs and requirements.

RN-Informaticist

Mercy One

Newton, IA

02.2022 - 10.2022

Assisted in design and enhancement of Meditech clinical modules
Combined clinical knowledge, patient care experience, and understanding of medical software to develop appropriate workflow
Served as a liaison between clinical leaders, end-users, and project managers with a focus on consistent and ongoing customer support.

COE RN

HCA

Houston, TX

10.2018 - 01.2022

Responsible for completing the transcription check of orders that are entered into Patient Keeper by the provider and transcribed into Meditech by the pharmacist
Troubleshoot orders that did not transfer for verification and correction
Document any variances that were discovered.

Clinical Informatics RN

NOBILIS HEALTH

05.2016 - 07.2018

Participated in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of electronic health records
Analyzed and researched clinical and administrative performance analytics
Integrated information technology into the workflow
Troubleshoot clinical information systems
Organized, scheduled training classes
Maintained and updated training manuals and downtime procedures
Facilitated new user’s access
Transcribed data to maintain information systems.

Pre-Assessment RN II

HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK

07.2013 - 04.2016

Organized care for surgical patients during their pre-op visit
Educate patients and family about their surgery, medications, and post-op expectations
Answered all questions and concerns with reassurance.

Nursery RN II

HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOUSTON

06.2012 - 07.2013

Participated in the care of newborns and postpartum patients
Educated and assisted breastfeeding mother’s techniques
Administered medications when appropriate
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team
Coordinated discharge planning.

Breast Diagnostic Clinic RN

KELSEY-SEYBOLD CLINIC

01.2012 - 04.2012

Scheduled breast biopsies for patients with abnormal mammograms
Educated patients on pre/post breast biopsy instructions
Notified patients of biopsy results and coordinated follow up care.

Pre-op RN

SPRING BRANCH MEDICAL CENTER

03.2011 - 12.2011

Obtained and documented patients’ health histories
Collaborated with physicians regarding abnormal results, coordinated other required testing
Provided pre-op and post anesthesia care.

Labor and Delivery RN II

HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND

06.2010 - 01.2011

Lead nurse during cesarean deliveries
Facilitated care for and monitored patients throughout the labor process
Administered medications
Educated patients and family during the entire labor and delivery process providing reassurance and comfort.