Dawn Bairstow

Work History

Northeast Georgia Hospital System

07.2022 - 06.2023

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Cost Cutter

North Kessock, Scotland, UK

01.2020 - 01.2022

Provide prompt and accurate customer service in busy shop while also being responsible for providing postal services
Placing merchandise orders and maintaining good working relationship with suppliers.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Mission Hospital

01.2014 - 01.2019

Evaluate, plan and implement evidence based care of patients on fast-paced stroke/neurology/telemetry unit
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Flagler Hospital

01.2011 - 01.2014

Evaluate, plan and implement care of med surg/hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis patients on high acuity unit
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

North Florida Regional Medical Center

01.2007 - 01.2011

Evaluate, plan and implement care of patients on fast-paced stroke/neurology/neurosurgery/telemetry unit
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Oversee LPN and nursing assistants.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

LifeSouth Community Blood Center

01.2003 - 01.2006

Interview and Physical possible blood donors
Perform Phlebotomies
Maintain accuracy of paperwork
Perform blood typing
Perform Quality Assurance tests on equipment
Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.