Dawn Brink
Xenia,OH
Summary
Empathy is the key to building trust and fostering healing.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Friends Community Center
Yellow Springs, Ohio
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly
- Assessed patient conditions on an ongoing basis, identifying any changes or deterioration in health status and taking appropriate action
- Performed routine procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheter insertions/removals, IV therapy administration, and medication management.
Registered Nurse
Women’s Recovery Center
Xenia, Ohio
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Primary RN at Substance use disorder, dual diagnoses treatment center
- Work closely with medical director/administrator to implement MAT program, along with several other up to date procedures
- Incorporated administration of Vivitrol, Sublocade, Depo Provera and other injections while working closely with representatives/board of pharmacy
- Educate clients on acute/chronic medical conditions and providing prevention education
- Work closely with Medical Director to provide appropriate care to meet individual client needs
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Skylight Recovery Center
Daton, Ohio
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse Outpatient Manager
Ethan Crossing Recovery Center
Springfield , OH
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted with implementing EMR to save time charting in order to give more attention to education and meeting client needs
- Assessing patient condition during admission process and reporting to physician
- Implementing CIWA/COWS protocol per physicians orders
- Administering comfort medications, MAT injections
- Provide education on addiction/psychiatric medicine
Registered Nurse
Full Circle Recovery Center
Dayton, OH
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide nursing care to clients in outpatient dual diagnoses setting
- Provide education on healthy eating habits, safe sex education, STI's, dental hygiene, personal hygiene and exercise
- Administration of Vivitrol and Sublocade
- Worked closely with physicians to meet individual client needs
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
05-2015
Skills
Patient safety
Critical thinking & Problem solving
Patient & Family education
Adaptable
Organized
- Substance abuse treatment
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Rehabilitation support
- Task prioritization
- CPR certification
- Medication administration
Certifications
- BLSProviderAmericanHeartAssociation.IssueDate8/7/2025Renew By08/2027eCardCode265414253007
- CPI 01/29/2025 - 01/29/2027
- Behavioral HealthEducation and TrainingCertification
- Corrections Training AcademyCertification
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Skylight Recovery Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Friends Community Center
06.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse - Women’s Recovery Center
02.2021 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse Outpatient Manager - Ethan Crossing Recovery Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse - Full Circle Recovery Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
Clark State Community College - Associate of Science, Registered Nurse