Dawn Murphy
Lexington,KY
Summary
Mature Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity. Experienced nursing professional with 34 years of experience 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Taylor Manor Nursing Home
Versailles, KY
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Covered nursing positions when needed
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
RN Nurse Navigator
CHI St. Joseph Cancer Center
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Worked with Lung Care Mgr. In assessing lung nodules.
Chemotherapy Nurse
John D Cronin Cancer Center
Lexington, KY
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding the effects of cancer and its treatments.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures related to administering chemotherapy drugs.
- Developed effective communication techniques between medical staff, patients, and family members regarding chemotherapy treatments.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and reported any discrepancies immediately.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patient's physical condition prior to chemotherapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for symptom management and pain relief.
- Attended professional development activities such as conferences or seminars related to chemo nursing topics.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to ensure optimal care for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life changes due to cancer treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments given including dates, times, medications administered, dosages.
- Monitored patient progress throughout the course of therapy, making adjustments as needed.
- Implemented protocols for safe handling of hazardous materials used in the administration of chemotherapy drugs.
- Reviewed current literature concerning advances in the field of chemotherapy nursing practices.
- Administered chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with physician orders, monitoring vital signs before, during, and after treatment.
- Responded promptly and appropriately in emergency situations where a patient is experiencing adverse reactions from chemo drugs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-1990
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Nurse Education and Training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Direct Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- HIPAA Regulations
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Evaluation
- Performance Evaluations
- Schedule Preparation
- Clinical Documentation
- Shift Scheduling
- Discharge Planning
- Compassionate Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Management
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Taylor Manor Nursing Home
05.2023 - Current
RN Nurse Navigator
CHI St. Joseph Cancer Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
Chemotherapy Nurse
John D Cronin Cancer Center
03.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky