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DAWN DRESSMAN

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 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 dedicated care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Correctional Nurse

King County Correctional Facility
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Neuro ICU

Swedish Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced patient care by administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support to Neuro ICU patients.
  • Educated patients and families on neurological disorders, treatment options, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decision making.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Travel nurse

Republic Health Resources
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Exeter, NH (PCU) Lynchburg, VA (Orthopedic) Phoenix, AZ (Neuro Stepdown) Maui, HI (Pyschiatric/Detox) Seattle, WA (Neuro-Telemetry) Fresno, CA (Telemetry) Seattle, WA (Home health)

Pre-OP & Recovery

07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
  • Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
  • Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients' airways and circulation through procedure and preventing nerve damage.

Intermediate Medicine

Roper Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.

Transitional Care Unit

Harvest Health and Rehab
05.2013 - 10.2013
  • Enhanced patient care by coordinating transitional services and ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Reduced readmission rates by effectively managing patient discharges and following up on post-discharge needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores with timely coordination of resources, including home care and rehabilitation services.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.2013

Skills

  • Focused Patient Assessments
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Addiction Treatment
  • IV insertion

Certifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH

Communication Skills

Collaborates well with patients, physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Skilled in active listening, observing, speaking and empathizing.

Timeline

Psychiatric Correctional Nurse

King County Correctional Facility
11.2021 - Current

Neuro ICU

Swedish Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021

Travel nurse

Republic Health Resources
07.2017 - 11.2020

Pre-OP & Recovery

07.2016 - 07.2017

Intermediate Medicine

Roper Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2016

Transitional Care Unit

Harvest Health and Rehab
05.2013 - 10.2013

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Medical University of South Carolina

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