Dawn Agidius
The Dalles,OR
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 24 years of nursing experience in a variety of areas. Well versed in education program, content development and overseeing the education for staff RN and CNAs. Sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies and practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
04.2019 - Current
- Develop, assign, and track education through our learning management system for all RNs and CNAs within the organization to meet regulatory compliance
- Develop ongoing education, engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all of the nursing unit within the hospital.
- Work with all new hire RNs and CNAs, and Travelers throughout their onboarding process.
- Oversee all certification courses, classes, staff tracking.
- Developed and teach preceptor and charge nurse classes for current staff.
- Collaborate with nursing leaders regarding best practice, implementing workflows, policy reviews and updates.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Columbia Gorge Community College
09.2003 - Current
- Work as a Simulation instructor, assist with the set up, break down, scenario creation.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize the students learning through Simulation through the patient prep, class discussion, and debriefing.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Functions as the liaison between CGCC and AHCG for clinical and preceptor site placement.
Staff Nurse
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
04.2001 - Current
- Worked in multiple areas through out the hospital as a staff nurse which include, Critical Care, PACU, and Pre-op Clinic/SDS.
- Performed various nursing interventions, medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.1999 - 04.2001
- Worked as a staff nurse on a Telemetry unit.
- Performed various nursing interventions administered medications and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR05.1999
Skills
- Learning Management Systems
- Coordinating Certification Courses
- Coordinating Student Schedules
- Content Development
- Quality Assurance
Certification
ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Clinical Educator
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
04.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Columbia Gorge Community College
09.2003 - Current
Staff Nurse
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
04.2001 - Current
Staff Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.1999 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
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