DAWN LYLES
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Works well with diverse patient populations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Select Hospital/LTACH
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Vaccination Nurse/ Team Lead
Visionary Vaccine Health Services
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided patients with evidence-based information about vaccine safety
- Educated patients potential side effects, and importance of immunization.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for vaccine safety.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
SSM
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs using specialized equipment, such as EKGs, and identify any irregular rhythms or readings
- Administered prescribed medication intravenously (IV), orally, or subcutaneously and report any adverse reactions
- Offered corrective action in the event that symptoms worsen or adverse reactions arise
- Performed stroke scale assessments
- Frequent assessments monitor LOC, visual changes, facial movement, motor coordination, sensory changes, and speech or language deficits
- Provided bedside care, providing emotional support and advocating for patient needs
- Educated patients on signs and symptoms of having a stroke.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Guardian Health
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
AAS - Registered Nursing
St. Louis Community College-Meramec
St. Louis, MO01.2019
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Precepting
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Data Collection
- Chart Updating
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensed AHA BLS/ACLS (Missouri)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Missouri)
- IV Certification
- NIH Certification
Honors
- All Missouri Scholar 2018
- Emerging Scholar 2018-2017
Community Service
Cancer Awareness Day
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Hospital/LTACH
11.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Vaccination Nurse/ Team Lead
Visionary Vaccine Health Services
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
SSM
06.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Guardian Health
12.2016 - 01.2019
AAS - Registered Nursing
St. Louis Community College-Meramec
- Registered Nurse Licensed AHA BLS/ACLS (Missouri)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Missouri)
- IV Certification
- NIH Certification
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