Dawn Drake
Cairo,GA
Summary
Responsible and well-trained Endoscopy Staff Nurse works closely with multidisciplinary team to perform outpatient gastrointestinal procedures. Assists physician with endoscopy surgery, manages equipment, documents nursing care and admits, recovers and teaches patient in PACU. Compassionately follows safety and infection control guidelines to promote patient well-being and support high-quality nursing care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy RN
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Clinical Nurse, RN
Tallahassee Memorial Health Care
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Carris Health/Centracare
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
Home Infusion Nurse
Option Care
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Refilled and programmed intrathecal pumps for chronic pain and spasticity patients.
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Rehabilitation Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Meeker Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Burns Manor
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN12.2006
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN12.2004
Skills
- Unit Oversight
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Records Maintenance
- Postoperative Care
- Educational Materials
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Work Assignments
- Outpatient Procedures
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Infection Control Procedures
- EMR Systems
- Invasive Procedures
References:
- Chad Camp, RN
Endoscopy Charge Nurse
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2626 Capital Medical Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Work: (850) 325-5013
Cell: (850) 321-9372
- Jamie Dominguez, RN
HCA Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
1300 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Cell: (904) 707-2114
- Melissa Sackett, RN
Option Care
1000 South Benton Drive
Suite 405
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Cell: (320) 221-4125
- Amanda Tebben, RN
Carris Health Cancer Center
301 Becker Avenue, South
Willmar, MN 56201
Cell: (320) 220-1691
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse, RN
Tallahassee Memorial Health Care
04.2020 - 09.2021
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Carris Health/Centracare
06.2018 - 03.2020
Home Infusion Nurse
Option Care
10.2015 - 05.2017
Rehabilitation Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2017
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Meeker Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Burns Manor
01.2006 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Ridgewater College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Ridgewater College