Dawn Patrick
Manton,MI
Summary
Compassionate RN skilled in critical thinking, effective communication, and patient education. Committed to delivering high-quality care through comprehensive assessments and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
King Nursing and Rehab Center
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in compliance with care protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and ensured timely interventions.
- Wound care
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Contributed to reduced hospital readmissions by conducting thorough assessments and appropriately addressing patients'' concerns during their stay.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan Community Colledge
Traverse City, MI12-2005
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
King Nursing and Rehab Center
01.2018 - 11.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan Community Colledge