Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dawn Alberts

Baden,PA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 30 years nursing experience, specializing in high-risk labor and delivery care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate education. A dedicated team player skilled in medication administration and patient assessment, committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
04.2022 - Current
  • Labor and Delivery RN
  • Care if high risk patients, including hypertension, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia
  • Infuse high medications and drips
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
  • Educated patients on medication management and post-treatment instructions.
  • Circulate and scrub for c-sections
  • PACU nurse for c-sections
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Health Systems
01.1999 - 10.2023

Labor and Delivery Nurse, Mother Baby Nurse

  • Care of Laboring patient. Triage pregnant woman
  • Care of high risk patients with hypertension, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia
  • Infuse high risk medications and drips
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
  • Educated patients on medication management and post-treatment instructions.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Circulate and Scrub for c-sections
  • PACU nurse for c-sections and other procedures
  • Charge Nurse, Mentor and Preceptor

Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Health System
07.1995 - 01.1999

Registered Nurse: Oncology/Medical surgical Nurse

  • Care of patients receiving Chemotherapy, radiation and patients on hospice.
  • Special Training with central lines, PICC lines and ports.
  • Infuse infuse high risk medications including chemotherapy
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Supported daily operations by preparing treatment areas and ensuring cleanliness.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on nursing practices and technologies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Diploma in Professional Nursing -

Sewickley Valley School of Nursing
Sewickley, PA
06-1995

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient education
  • Team player
  • Flexible

Certification

ACLS, BLS, NRP

AWOHNN intermediate fetal monitoring instructor

Honorable discharged United States Air Force and Army Reserve

Commendation Medal United States Air Force


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Health Systems
01.1999 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Health System
07.1995 - 01.1999

Diploma in Professional Nursing -

Sewickley Valley School of Nursing
Dawn Alberts