Dawn "Nikki" Young
SAN DIEGO,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 19 years of diverse experience in emergency care, patient assessment, and team coordination. Demonstrates exceptional skills in emergency triage and infection control, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to compassionate patient care and continuous learning, with a focus on collaborative healthcare delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Ro Health
3880 Murphy Canyon Road
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored and supervised clinical staff to maintain compliance with quality care standards.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed training programs for new nurses to improve clinical skills and knowledge application.
- Trained new nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
SSRS EMERGENCY ROOM FLOAT NURSE
Scripps Health
San Diego
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Provided patient care across four Scripps emergency rooms and Torrey Pines urgent care, ensuring timely treatment and support for diverse patient needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care across multiple departments and units.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient treatment plans.
- Addressed staffing shortages during peak demand periods, enhancing operational efficiency and continuity of care across multiple facilities.
REGISTERED NURSE (TRAVEL NURSE)
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
04.2020 - 12.2024
- Coordinated complex patient care across multiple states with healthcare teams during Pandemic, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Delivered emergency medical services, performing triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and transport for critically ill or injured patients.
Preop/PACU Nurse
Corona Outpatient Surgicenter
Corona, California
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed preoperative assessments for patients undergoing various eye surgeries.
- Facilitated recovery for patients receiving light sedation medications.
- Coordinated discharge processes for patients post-surgery.
REGISTERED NURSE PRE-OP/PACU
University Health Surgery Center (A second Job)
Kansas City, MISSOURI
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Coordinated pre-op and recovery processes, enhancing patient experiences through streamlined care.
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring high safety standards for patient care.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
University Health-Lakewood Campus (formerly Truman Medical Center)
Kansas City, MISSOURI
11.2010 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care for complex cases, facilitating improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care services, enhancing patient satisfaction and expediting recovery times.
- Coordinated care services, improving patient satisfaction and recovery times.
- Performed patient assessments, notifying clinicians of critical findings to ensure timely interventions.
Staff Nurse
Davita Dialysis
Chillicothe , MO
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Administered patient care in dialysis treatment sessions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses to assess health status and inform ongoing care.
- Provided comprehensive patient care for individuals undergoing dialysis treatment to ensure comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and self-care techniques to promote understanding and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Liberty Hospital
Liberty , Missouri
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to ensure timely treatment and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and medications to support quality patient care.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING (COURSEWORK)
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO, US05-2007
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
- Registered nursing, California RN # 95220699, Missouri RN # 2007021735 inactive
COURSES
ACLS/BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Ro Health
10.2025 - Current
SSRS EMERGENCY ROOM FLOAT NURSE
Scripps Health
01.2024 - 08.2026
Preop/PACU Nurse
Corona Outpatient Surgicenter
10.2023 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE (TRAVEL NURSE)
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - 12.2024
REGISTERED NURSE PRE-OP/PACU
University Health Surgery Center (A second Job)
12.2015 - 05.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
University Health-Lakewood Campus (formerly Truman Medical Center)
11.2010 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse
Davita Dialysis
04.2008 - 09.2010
Staff Nurse
Liberty Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING (COURSEWORK)
Missouri Western State University