Dawn Chappell
Summary
Adept and compassionate Registered Nurse, with a proven track record at Northwest Hospital Center, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to prioritize patient care and improve outcomes, leveraging strong clinical judgment and empathy. Renowned for leadership in nursing staff and commitment to patient education. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
05.2013 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Westminster Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2003 - 07.2004
- 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.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Carroll Hospital Center
10.2002 - 07.2003
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS provider (American Heart Association): Renewed 9/23/2022
- Stroke Certification 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Westminster Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2003 - 07.2004
Registered Nurse
Carroll Hospital Center
10.2002 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College