Dawn Bennett
Brick,NJ
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn, BSN Staff Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Toms River, N.J.
01.2011 - 04.2023
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Participated in a cardiac committee - a multidisciplinary team that reviewed all patients suitable for the cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Obtained certified rehabilitation nurse certification
Rn Bsn Staff Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, N.J.
01.1999 - 10.2010
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Participated on the safety committee-during the roll out of the needless system.
- Obtained my clinical ladder ii
- Obtained my Medical Surgical Certification
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2024
Skills
- Nursing Informatics
- Quality Improvement
- Data Collection
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Acute and rehabilitative care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rn, BSN Staff Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2023
Rn Bsn Staff Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
01.1999 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University