Dawn Ban
Columbus,WI
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with extensive experience specializing in hospice care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Skilled in wound care and patient education, fostering emotional support for families during critical transitions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Agrace Hospice
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for hospice patients.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options, enhancing their understanding and support during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, facilitating coping mechanisms during hospice care transitions.
- Evaluated patient outcomes regularly, refining care strategies to improve overall quality of life in hospice settings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed complex case loads, prioritizing patient needs to enhance health outcomes and service delivery.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters
- Provided timely feedback to healthcare providers regarding patient concerns, facilitating prompt resolution of issues and contributing to a positive patient experience.
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to medical staff promptly in the ICU and Med-Surg setting.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY05-2009
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- High level of autonomy
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Agrace Hospice
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health
06.2016 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College