Dawn Bodine
Lima,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in acute care, home health, and leadership roles within the same hospital system. Adept at delivering patient-centered care, mentoring new staff, and managing complex schedules and clinical workflows. Eager to relocate and contribute clinical expertise, leadership, and a strong work ethic to a new healthcare team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
07.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to cardiac, pre-/post-operative, and oncology patients.
- Mentor and precept new nursing staff.
- Contribute to patient assessments, education, and care planning.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
Home Health Scheduler Supervisor
Lima Memorial
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Led scheduling operations for home health staff.
- Created innovative mapping system for equitable patient distribution.
- Supported staff with clinical inquiries and workflow optimization.
- Trained and onboarded new employees, fostering a supportive team culture.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Competent with HomeCare HomeBase and Pointcare charting systems.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Optimized scheduling processes by implementing efficient software tools and organizational systems.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on daily progress.
- Utilized scheduling software to its full potential, enabling more accurate and efficient planning.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient records, contributing to effective treatment planning and decision-making.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying potential issues and addressing them promptly through targeted interventions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families for seamless coordination of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff seeking guidance on challenging cases or unique patient needs.
- Proactively addressed any patient or family concerns, demonstrating commitment to exceptional customer service and maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Lima Memorial Health System
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed caseloads, delivered in-home care, and promoted patient safety.
- Recognized with multiple "Good Catch" awards.
- Provided mentorship to new field nurses and ensured clinical standards were met.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry
Lima Memorial Health System
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Delivered care to hospice and oncology patients.
- Earned Oncology Nursing Certificate.
- Effectively delegated and prioritized patient care tasks.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, Ohio07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio01.2014
High School Diploma -
John I. Leonard High School
Greenacres, Florida01.2001
Skills
- Wound management
- Venipuncture proficiency
- IV fluid and medication delivery
- Mediport management
- Proficient in managing wound vac applications
- Intramuscular injection administration
- Foley catheter management
- Real-time telemetry monitoring
- Time allocation planning
- Comprehensive case management
- Individualized care plans
- Workforce management
- Quality assurance
- Experience with Meditech systems
- Experience with Homecare Homebase software
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Electronic medical record systems
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Employee training
- Collaborative team management
- Effective conflict resolution
- Flexibility in changing environments
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Emotional intelligence
- Hospice and palliative care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Ohio
- BLS/CPR Certified
- Cardiac
- ACLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Scheduler Supervisor
Lima Memorial
03.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Lima Memorial Health System
05.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry
Lima Memorial Health System
04.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rhodes State College
High School Diploma -
John I. Leonard High School
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