Dawn Clark
West Chester,PA
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated registered nurse, with a proven ability to handle high-stress situations. Effective delegation and prioritization skills, and a highly organized, seasoned nurse manager. A compassionate bedside RN with 12 years of experience and a focus on quality and safe healthcare for all patients. Nursing expertise in acute care, telemetry, and orthopedics.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Tele
Phoenixville Hospital
Phoenixville, PA
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership among peers by performing charge nurse duties.
- Implemented pre-, intra-, and post-care, evaluating the response to clinical interventions, with progression toward discharge.
RN Floor Nurse
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Malvern, PA
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, GBS, Multiple sclerosis, Myocardial infarction and orthopedic conditions.
- Completed and maintained personal computer based testing (CBT) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Prioritized daily nursing tasks and assignments, and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating patients about continued care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, while working closely with physicians, specialists, therapists, and entire interdisciplinary team to coordinate a plan of care.
RN Unit Manager
Cadia Healthcare, Silverside
Wilmington, DE
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians, clinical staff and interdisciplinary care team, regarding individual patient care, strategies and results, in order to enhance continuum of care and deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered direct patient care, including patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Instructed new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures, while evaluating Nursing staff performance, and providing oversight and annual staff reviews.
- Maintained a 64 bed Acute Care Unit, overseeing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, scheduling, and daily functioning of unit.
- Led quarterly Psychotropic meetings with Director of Psych, and maintained records of physical, mental and psychosocial care of patients.
- Managed Audits to comply with all established regulations and guidelines.
RN Floor Nurse, Supervisor, Weekends
Cadia Healthcare, Silverside
Wilmington, DE
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Performed detailed oriented patient assessments and updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans,
- Supervised a 128 bed facility, while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients and assisted Nursing staff with IV placements.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy,
- Maintained all aspects of Acute Care and LTC facility on Weekends, including Nursing, Maintenance, and dietary departments.
- Corresponded in a timely and courteous manner with Physicians and families regarding changes in patients' conditions.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Owner/Contractor at Bodies and Soles
Berwyn, PA
06.2000 - 03.2016
- Performed all aspects of owner responsibilities, including basic bookkeeping, billing, scheduling of appointments, maintaining clients' records, in addition to performing active therapist duties, and personally provided therapeutic services to over 15,000 clients.
- Specialized in rehabilitative body work, pain management, preventive massage and stretching techniques, for high school athletes, collegiate athletes, semi-pro and professional athletes, as well as geriatric and oncology patients.
- Modalities performed include Active Release Techniques, Myofascial Release, pregnancy massage, sports massage, deep tissue, Swedish massage, manual lymphatic drainage and Reiki.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN Program
Capella University
01-2026
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Degree
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2014
Certificate- Licensed Massage Therapist- 600 Hours
The National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington
Wilmington, DE06.2000
Some College (No Degree) - English
Villanova University
Villanova, PASkills
- Acute care operations management
- Facility supervision, unit administration
- Infection control and patient education
- Teamwork, collaboration, delegation
- Phlebotomy
- Detail-oriented assessment skills and patient care
- Staff management and development
- Well-developed communication skills
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing- Licensed Registered Nurse- Since September 2014
- CRRN - Certified Rehab Registered Nurse- June 2021-June 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. CPR/AED- American Heart Association- October 2026
- Licensed Massage Therapist PA- In practice since 2000
- Certified Myofascial Release Practitioner- 2008
- Certified A.R.T Practitioner- Active release Technique 2010
- Certified Kinesio Tape Professional- 2006
- Certified level I & II Reiki Practitioner- 2001
- Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage- 2006
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Tele
Phoenixville Hospital
12.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
11.2020 - 10.2021
RN Unit Manager
Cadia Healthcare, Silverside
04.2017 - 09.2020
RN Floor Nurse, Supervisor, Weekends
Cadia Healthcare, Silverside
09.2014 - 04.2017
Licensed Massage Therapist
Owner/Contractor at Bodies and Soles
06.2000 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN Program
Capella University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Degree
Delaware County Community College
Certificate- Licensed Massage Therapist- 600 Hours
The National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington
Some College (No Degree) - English
Villanova University