Dawn Mango
Grand Rapids
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in geriatric nursing, adept at administering prescribed medications and providing direct patient care. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care, while effectively monitoring vital signs and assessing patient conditions. Skilled in educating patients and families on treatment options and self-care techniques, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation and facilitating discharge planning to optimize patient success.
Compassionate Private Duty Registered Nurse with experience in providing one-on-one care at home or within hospital settings. Strengths include assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and administering medication safely under physician orders. Known for communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Previous work has yielded improved patient quality of life through personalized nursing practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self Employed Nurse
Kentwood
01.2021 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to physician's orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illnesses or injuries.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided direct care to patients, including medication administration and wound care.
- Consulted with physicians regarding additional testing or treatment options as needed.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height measurements.
- Instructed family members and caregivers on proper home healthcare techniques.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to nursing practices.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Best Care Nursing Services
Kentwood
07.2012 - 11.2019
- Performed necessary documentation related to clinical activities according to established standards of practice.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to physician or supervisor and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated discharge planning with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
- Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Registered Nurse Assisted Breathing Center
Metro Health Hospital University of Michigan Health
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2007 - 10.2010
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Degree
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI03-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
- Documentation accuracy
- Family support
- Community resource management
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Catheter care
- Ventilator monitoring
- Cardiac care
- Passive range of motion
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Treatment Planning
- Family education
- Clinical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
- Geriatric care
- Nutritional support
- Physical assessment
- Home health nursing
- Behavioral health
- Seizure management
- Diabetes care
- HIPAA compliance
- Home safety evaluation
- Oncology care
- Care plan development
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer management
- Palliative care
- Oxygen administration
- Hospice care
- Gastrostomy care
- Nebulizer treatments
- Ventilator management
- Neurological care
- Meal preparation
- Personal errands management
- Changing tracheostomies
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Client companionship
- Patient needs assessment
- Direct patient care
- Feeding pumps
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Patient advocacy
- Oxygen therapy
- Medical documentation
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Appointment scheduling
- Chronic disease management
- ADL support
- Medical records oversight
- Intravenous therapy
- Personal care needs
- Treatment coordination
- IV management
- Case management
- Diagnostic test evaluations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Treatment preparation
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
- Registered Nursing License, State of MI, 2007
- Bls and First Aid Certification, State of MI exp 2025
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self Employed Nurse
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Best Care Nursing Services
07.2012 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse Assisted Breathing Center
Metro Health Hospital University of Michigan Health
07.2007 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Degree
Grand Rapids Community College