Dannelle Huggans
San Diego,CA
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
CREDENTIALED SCHOOL NURSE
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Oversaw health, safety and welfare of 1500 preschool through high school students at three public school locations
- Completed 200 Individual Education Plans (IEPs) annually for students with health and special needs enabling children to participate in educational activities
- Conducted California state mandated hearing and vision screening for 1000 students annually
- Led 104 training sessions for 150 faculty annually
- Certified staff in state mandated training for bloodborne pathogens, emergency care for anaphylaxis, diabetes, seizures, Narcan administration, medication administration and documentation
- Ensured 100% state compliance
- Liaison between school and outside governmental agencies and healthcare providers for all student health issues including mental, physical and social health needs
- Trained and supervised LVNs and Health Care Assistants to perform G-Tube feedings (bolus and pumps) urine catheterizations, tracheostomy suctioning and emergency replacement, and Oxygen therapy
- Responsible for daily monitoring of diabetic children to include calculating carbs, administering insulin, and treating hypoglycemia
- Maintained manual and electronic health records, including immunization records, for 1,500 students at three individual school locations
- Certified to operate WELLIGENT EHR software
- Ensured database and records were 100% maintained and compliant.
RN SUPERVISOR
Manor Care Health Services
10.1993 - 08.2001
- Supervised RNs, LVNS, and CNAs in skilled nursing facility coordinating nursing assignments and patient care
- Communicated with physicians, families and staff members regarding patient status
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions
- Administered medications, treatments, wound care and IV therapy as directed under supervision of physician
- Provided compassionate care and assistance to patients and families with wide variety of medical conditions to include respiratory, cardiac, orthopedic, oncology, palliative and hospice.
STAFF RN
Mercy American River Hospital
10.1992 - 10.1993
- Established effective working relationships with members of health care team, patients and families
- Performed wound dressing changes, catheterizations, G-Tube feedings, blood product administration, tracheostomy replacement and suction, IV insertions and PO/IM/SQ/IV medication administration according to physician orders
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks and patients simultaneously within fast-paced Med-Surg environment
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills by accurately assessing patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
STAFF NURSE, FIRST LIEUTENANT
United States Air Force
10.1989 - 10.1992
- Led 5 medical technicians at third largest military hospital in the continental U.S
- Managed continual caseloads of approximately 30 active duty, dependent and retired military patients on Med-Surg floor
- Deployed to Operation Desert Storm
- Set up field hospital providing medical care for all active duty forward deployed military personnel.
Education
SCHOOL NURSE SERVICE CREDENTIAL -
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA10.2004
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN NURSING -
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT06.1989
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT -
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA01.1987
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN COMMUNICATIONS AND BUSINESS -
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA01.1987
Certification
- School Audiometrist, CSU, Bakersfield 2001
- AHA Basic Life Support, CPR, Basic First Aid, 03/2022
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
CREDENTIALED SCHOOL NURSE
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2023
RN SUPERVISOR
Manor Care Health Services
10.1993 - 08.2001
STAFF RN
Mercy American River Hospital
10.1992 - 10.1993
STAFF NURSE, FIRST LIEUTENANT
United States Air Force
10.1989 - 10.1992
SCHOOL NURSE SERVICE CREDENTIAL -
California State University-Northridge
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN NURSING -
Montana State University-Northern
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT -
Whitworth University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN COMMUNICATIONS AND BUSINESS -
Whitworth University