Dawn Greene
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.
- Documented all patient information accurately in electronic medical records system according to established protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when responding to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Evaluated clinical data to develop evidence-based interventions that promote optimal health outcomes for patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound management and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care standards are met throughout the continuum of care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated the delivery of services with other healthcare professionals in order to maximize patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes in condition and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients about treatment plans and options.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted medication reconciliation reviews to prevent drug interactions or allergic reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive care and disease processes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Managed acute symptoms associated with various illnesses while providing comfort measures such as pain control or symptom relief.
- Participated in research projects related to improving patient safety initiatives or reducing hospital readmissions rates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices through continuing education courses and seminars.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
AIU
Schaumburg, IL04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberain College of Nursing
St. Louis, MS02-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY10-2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Analytical Thinking
- Safety Protocols
- Scientific Terminology
- Data Collection and Analysis
Accomplishments
- Graduated Master Program Summa Cum Laude 2013
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Clinician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
01.2007 - Current
MBA - Healthcare Management
AIU
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing