DAWN FENDER
Latta,SC
Summary
Motivated and highly skilled Registered Nurse offering 30 years of clinical experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients. Experienced in ICU and PACU, Moderate Sedation Nurse, Charge Nurse of Intensive Care Unit, Relief House Supervisor, PAI Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator of Transitional Care Unit, and MDS Coordinator of Transitional Care Unit.
Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Duke University Hospital- Internal Travel Pool
Duke University
Durham, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
RN - Crossmed Healthcare
Crossmed Healthcare
Omaha, NE
11.2022 - 05.2023
- New Hanover Regional Hospital-PACU/ICU holds; Wilmington, Nc
- University of Wisconsin Hospital-ICU float pool;Madison, Wi
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Columbus Regional Hospital-ICU; Whiteville, Nc
- WakeMed Hospital-PACU;Raleigh, Nc
- Carilion Memorial Hospital- CVPacu/Papa; Roanoke, Va
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center
Port Townsend, WA
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans to ensure positive outcomes.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
- Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
RN- PACU, Per Diem
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Enumclaw, Wa
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
RN- Staff Nurse -CCU, Med-Surg Float
St Elizabeth Hospital
Enumclaw, Wa
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
RN- Travel Nurse Across America
Travel Nurse Across america
Little Rock, AR
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Multiple assignments
- LewisGale Hospital- ICU; Pulaski, Va
- Tidelands Hospital- ICU; Georgetown, SC
- Saint Thomas Hospital-ICU; Nashville, TN
- UNM Hospital -MICU; Albuquerque,MN
- Sheridan Memorial Hospital-ICU; Sheridan,Wy
- MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital-ICU/PCU; Puyallup, Wa
- Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant-ICU; San Antonio, Tx
ICU Staff Nurse, Float Med- Surg, Float ER
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
Kingstree, SC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, arterial blood gases, chest X-rays and lab work.
MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set)
Transitional Care Unit- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Florence, SC
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
Clinical Coordinator
Transitional Care Unit- MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
Florence, SC
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
- Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in the recruitment process for new employees by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Tracked financial performance metrics such as revenue cycle management data.
PAI (Patient Assessment Indicators) Coordinator, Relief Intake Coordinator, Marketing for CRH/TCU
Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital-MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
Florence, SC
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Assisted with the development of marketing campaigns aimed at increasing sales volume.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including scheduling initial assessments and providing necessary paperwork.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
PCU and MICU - MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
Florence, SC
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
RN-Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Relief House Supervisor
ICU- MUSC Health, Marion Medical Center
Marion, SC
05.1995 - 03.2003
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed triage assessments of patients in the emergency room.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes in the healthcare facility.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
LPN
Med-Surg, ICU- MUSC Health, Marion Medical Center
Marion, SC
06.1992 - 05.1995
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Darlington, SC05-1995
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Marion County School of Practical Nursing
Marion, SC06-1992
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Cardiac Care
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- SBAR Communication
- ER Experience
- Physical Assessments
- Ventilator Care
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN- Duke University Hospital- Internal Travel Pool
Duke University
06.2023 - Current
RN - Crossmed Healthcare
Crossmed Healthcare
11.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2021
RN- PACU, Per Diem
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
RN- Staff Nurse -CCU, Med-Surg Float
St Elizabeth Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2018
RN- Travel Nurse Across America
Travel Nurse Across america
01.2012 - 03.2016
ICU Staff Nurse, Float Med- Surg, Float ER
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set)
Transitional Care Unit- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
03.2010 - 01.2011
Clinical Coordinator
Transitional Care Unit- MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
03.2007 - 03.2010
PAI (Patient Assessment Indicators) Coordinator, Relief Intake Coordinator, Marketing for CRH/TCU
Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital-MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
01.2006 - 03.2007
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
PCU and MICU - MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center
03.2003 - 01.2006
RN-Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Relief House Supervisor
ICU- MUSC Health, Marion Medical Center
05.1995 - 03.2003
LPN
Med-Surg, ICU- MUSC Health, Marion Medical Center
06.1992 - 05.1995
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Marion County School of Practical Nursing