Dawn McCormick
Milton,FL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 22 years of industry experience. Dedicated to patient safety and satisfaction. Proven history of strict adherence to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Superior communication with patients, families, physicians and ancillary staff. Known for being a strong patient advocate. Seeking opportunity to continue nursing career and expand knowledge base providing care for pediatric patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Ascension Medical Group
Pace, Florida
09.2015 - Current
- Participated in orientation and training of new staff members.
- Role modeled professional standards of behavior.
- Functioned as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the clinical staff.
- Under general supervision of the office manager and medical director, assumed responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the department on my designated shifts.
- Served as a primary decision maker for clinical operations during assigned shifts and modified staff assignments according to changes in patient flow and volume.
- Checked emergency equipment to verify its available and functioning appropriately. Maintained accurate documentation per The Joint Commission guidelines of daily emergency equipment checks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess and alert physicians to patients with emergent/urgent needs that may need a higher level of care.
- Carried out physician orders to stabilize patients with urgent needs and monitored responses.
- Triaged, perform treatments and discharged patients across the lifespan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Listened to and resolved patient complaints or escalated issues to my supervisor where despite my best efforts patient complaint was not able to be resolved.
Staff Registered Nurse
Pediatric Care Center Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, Florida
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for triage of pediatric patients while accurately assessing vital signs, weight, height and various other objective measurements.
- Administered medications via oral, respiratory, IV, SQ and intramuscular medications while monitoring for adverse reactions and response.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts or EHR with data such as medications and accurate weights to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively communicated by telephone, at physician's request, patient's lab results, medication orders or medication changes and follow up appointments.
- Active participant in C3 resident evaluation committee.
- Maintained high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery.
- Supervised medical assistants and functioned as a resource person.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Performed and documented controls and maintenance of office laboratory equipment.
Staff Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care
Pensacola, Florida
12.1999 - 09.2013
- Organized care for 2-6 neonatal or infant patients.
- Gained extensive experience and interest in planning and carrying discharge and home care education for infants with complex medical needs.
- Provided care to neonates and infants requiring mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy while maintaining a patent airway.
- Obtained and maintained IV access.
- Assisted physicians with procedures
- Obtained labs and reported critical results to the physician.
- Administered medications via oral, inhalation, rectal, IV, SQ, central line routes while monitoring for adverse reactions and effectiveness.
- Build rapport with patient families and kept them updated on changes in patients condition and care plan.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Provided palliative care to neonates and infants diagnosed with terminal illnesses.
- Monitored patient's conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided Pre op and post op care to neonates and infants requiring surgical intervention.
- Administered conscious sedation to infants in preparation for procedures and monitored for adverse reactions and effectiveness of medication.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Attended high risk deliveries with a MD or Arnp to stabilize premature and term infants in the delivery room.
- Responsible for initiating emergency care for Nicu patients until advance medical professionals available, and assisted medical team in continuing emergency care as required.
- Performed quality improvement audits.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL1999
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Pace, Florida05.1997
Certified Nursing Assistant
Radford M. Locklin Technical Center
Milton, FL1997
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Room Preparation
Certification
- Licensed Florida Registered Nurse.
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Ascension Medical Group
09.2015 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Pediatric Care Center Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015
Staff Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care
12.1999 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola Junior College
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Radford M. Locklin Technical Center