Dawn Miller-Salsberry, BSN, RN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse-Full Time, Pre Surgical Screening
Hospital for Special Surgery
04.2011 - Current
- Perform health assessments, medication reconciliation, chart review, patient teaching, and care coordination for pre-operative orthopedic patients.
- Testing for reportable infections such as MRSA, Staph Aureus, VRE and Covid-19 through the Presurgical screening process.
- Continuously maintains proper safety and precautionary measures to avoid spread of infection.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- Full Time, PACU
Bellevue Hospital Center
04.2008 - 10.2012
- Provided monitoring and supervision of patients emerging from Anesthesia
- 17 bed unit that provides care to Ambulatory surgery patients, Surgical and Neuro ICU patients, neonate, pediatric, and orthopedic patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Nurse-Per Diem, PACU-Hand&Foot/Amb Surg
Hospital for Special Surgery
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Assessment of patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse-Agency Nurse, Per Diem
Ultracare Agency, Bellevue Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2008
- DOT Clinic-Directly Observed Therapy of Tuberculosis patients
- WTC Clinic-Interview and educate patients of 9/11/01 on breathing treatments and asthma medication
- Primary Care Clinic- Administer Influenza vaccines to public
- Call Center- Triage patients by phone about medical concerns.
Registered Nurse- Full Time, Surgical ICU
Bellevue Hospital
12.2005 - 11.2007
- Responsible for managing the care of the adult/elderly patient experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies, interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse- Full Time, Medical-Surgical Unit
LSU Health Science Center
02.2005 - 10.2005
- Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients and monitor all aspects of nursing care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Masters in Public Health - Public Health
SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, NY12.2024
No Degree - Non-Matriculating
Hunter University, CUNY
NY, New York06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2004
Skills
- Charge Nurse Duties
- Care Coordination
- Patient Interviews (Initial Patient Assessments)
- Infection Control
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Education
Timeline
Clinical Nurse-Full Time, Pre Surgical Screening
Hospital for Special Surgery
04.2011 - Current
Clinical Nurse-Per Diem, PACU-Hand&Foot/Amb Surg
Hospital for Special Surgery
02.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse- Full Time, PACU
Bellevue Hospital Center
04.2008 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse-Agency Nurse, Per Diem
Ultracare Agency, Bellevue Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse- Full Time, Surgical ICU
Bellevue Hospital
12.2005 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse- Full Time, Medical-Surgical Unit
LSU Health Science Center
02.2005 - 10.2005
Masters in Public Health - Public Health
SUNY Downstate
No Degree - Non-Matriculating
Hunter University, CUNY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University