Dawn Adams

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care protocols.
• Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and changes in health status accurately.
• Facilitated efficient workflows by prioritizing tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.

Skilled nursing, admissions, discharges, recertification OASIS

• Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and medication management.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance patient coping strategies and promote recovery.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
• Conducted crisis intervention sessions to de-escalate acute psychiatric situations effectively.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.

• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered comprehensive mental health assessments to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and treatment continuity.

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
• Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing incident reports and improving service delivery.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Provided comprehensive patient assessments to identify health needs and develop care plans.
• Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols and best practices.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in patient care.

• Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines and patient needs.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and streamline service delivery.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patient health status, identifying potential risks and intervention strategies.
• Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing cases based on urgency and patient complexity to enhance care efficiency.