Dawn Dixon

• Managing and monitoring patient care services to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Responsible for conducting workflow for a 15-bed Emergency Department with 12 staff as a charge nurse
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff in emergency care protocols and best practices

• Management of post-surgical patients of all types, such as EP lab, vascular, general surgery, orthopedic, neurological, and oncology
• Responsible for overseeing staff of 16 RN's and facilitating workflow to recover up to 90 OR cases per day in the charge nurse position.
• Education of patients and families regarding disease processes, medication usage, and post op care.

Emergency Department UNC Chapel Hill 10/17-9/18

Emergency Department Kaiser San Diego 4/17-10/17

• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

Emergency Department Metroplex Hospital Kileen, TX 11/16-3/17

Emergency Department United Regional Wichita Falls, TX 11/15-1/16

• Delivered evidence-based care to diverse patient populations, including trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and psychiatric emergencies.
• Operated and interpreted results from emergency diagnostic equipment (ECG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing).
• Administering medications, IV fluids, and advanced airway management per physician order and established protocols.

Emergency Department Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Provided rapid triage, assessment, and stabilization for patients presenting with life-threatening conditions in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Monitoring for change in status and collaborating with the ED provider to implement the plan of care.
• Maintained accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records in high-pressure environments.

Emergency Department, Bethesda Hospital East Boynton Beach, FL

• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
• Reduced stress among patients and their families by offering clear communication and support throughout treatment process.

• New graduate RN in Trauma Center for 2 years
• Staff nurse in Neuro ICU for 1 year
• Served as a critical care float pool RN rotating from the Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU, MICU, and ED depending on hospital needs.
• Maintained efficiency at managing critical care and trauma patients, including managing vasoactive drips and ventilated patients.
• Instrumental in assisting physicians with bedside procedures such as conscious sedation, rapid sequence intubation, and maintaining a sterile field for central line insertion, showcasing hands-on experience and teamwork.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Experience in diverse roles such as ED secretary and ED patient care technician.
• Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.