Dawana Embry
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Canton,TX
Summary
Highly-skilled, knowledgeable and motivated nursing supervisor with more than 18 years experience in the Nursing profession ~ Excellent problem-solving abilities throughout a 18 year career ~ Manages nursing units for quality and performance ~ Excellent communication and coordination skills
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing House Supervisor
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
Dallas , TX
2021.10 - Current
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 90-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 25 employees on spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and medically complex/transplant units
- Organized staffing for rehabilitation hospital - 3 units to ensure proper financial goals to meet Annual Business Plan
- Respond to behavioral and medical crises codes
- Monitor, track and convey important medical information to healthcare staff/physicians to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Monitored proper use of PPE during pandemic
- Ensure proper communication/education with nursing supervisors for daily huddles and hospital updates
- Assisted units with direct and/or emergent patient care in preparation for interventions/procedures
- Collaborated with physicians in regard to patient condition/care updates and changes
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for nurses under my supervision, identifying areas of growth while offering valuable feedback.
- Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions that led to more streamlined processes.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through thorough documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Established an open-door policy for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing updates on their loved ones'' conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nursing schedules and staff assignments.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated, organized and instructed employees in the New Employee Clinical Orientation on a bi-weekly basis, provided education to new employees in Behavior Management/De-escalation Program
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
Dallas , TX
2018.08 - 2021.08
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Supervised many registered nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
- Prevented burnout among nursing staff by promoting a healthy work-life balance and recognizing outstanding performances regularly.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
Dallas , TX
2013.07 - 2018.08
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operations, safety protocols and hospital policies
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management, etc.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Traveled to corporate to assist with building EPIC documentation template for rehab nursing
Trauma Nurse Clinician
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
Dallas , TX
2012.09 - 2013.07
- TART - Trauma Activated Response Team - Respond to TART in ED to provide careful Nursing interventions in emergency situations
- Audited patient charts on a daily basis to ensure quality, proper clinical documentation and appropriate care plan for trauma patients in the ICU
- Triage patients and evaluate the severity of the patient’s injuries
- Provide IV insertion, intubation assistance, medicine administration, blood drawing, and many other medical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery or diagnostic testing
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis while following patient from admission through to discharge
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
PRN Pre-Op/Post-Op RN
Dallas Endoscopy Center
Dallas , TX
2012.03 - 2012.10
- Responsible for assessing and preparing patient for Endoscopy/Colonoscopy procedures and monitoring patients upon completion of procedures. Assessing vital signs, starting IVs, admitting patients into the system and administering pre-operative and post-operative medication.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX 2007.05 - 2007.05
Accomplishments
> Received 10+ Service Excellence Awards for outstanding nursing practice at BUMC-Dallas
> Top 50 Safety Award - BUMC-Dallas
> Holds/maintains CRRN for 7+ years
> Maintains BLS and ACLS via American Heart Association
> Nurse of the Year - 2018 - BSWIR-Dallas
> Participated in TBI Model Systems Conference
>Committee Member of the following: Patient Satisfaction Committee, Employee Safety Committee, Recognition Coalition, Organize/implement recognition/celebration for Nurses' Week
Certification
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Timeline
Administrative Nursing House Supervisor
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
2021.10 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
2018.08 - 2021.08
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
2016-06
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation
2013.07 - 2018.08
Trauma Nurse Clinician
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
2012.09 - 2013.07
PRN Pre-Op/Post-Op RN
Dallas Endoscopy Center
2012.03 - 2012.10
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
2007.05 - 2007.05
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