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Dawn Poole

Derby,IN

Summary

Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of nursing standard and training in infection control. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

Core Of Dale Nursing
Dale, IN
10.2021 - Current
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Planned and assigned workload to person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Used software to maintain department budgets and record expenses.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Motivated and supervised RN, LPN and CNAs in delivering quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.

LPN Charge Nurse

Trilogy Nursing Homes In Surrounding Ares
Tell City, IN
04.2014 - 10.2021
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using matrix.
  • Conducted patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with MD on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.

LPN Office Nurse

Dr. James Rogan And Associates
Tell City, IN
03.2014 - 08.2020
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Cared for over 40 patients patients each day with quality-driven support.

Teacher

Pubic School
Loepold , IN
05.2003 - 01.2012
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervise 25 children through entire school day.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Supervised group of 25 student teachers throughout semester.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Enhanced 3,4,5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Planned and prepared activities for 25 students.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
  • Assisted and supervised 25 children through entire school day.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
12.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Perry Central Jr-Sr High School
Leopold, IN
05.1999

Skills

  • Budget Controls
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Nursing Staff Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • In-Service Programs
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Personnel Evaluations
  • Nursing Protocols
  • Employee Training Program
  • Policies Compliance Enforcement
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Meetings
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Medical and Nursing Coordination
  • Goal Planning
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Policy Development
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Long-Term Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Acute Care
  • First Aid
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Program Development
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Support
  • EMR Software
  • Team Supervision
  • Leadership Development
  • Medical Equipment Services
  • Facility Oversight
  • Time Management
  • Disease Control
  • Floor Assignments
  • Patient Admission
  • Corrective Actions
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Problem Identification
  • Public Relations
  • Task Prioritization
  • Emergency Response
  • Operational Standards
  • Practice Standards
  • Status Updates
  • Employee Coaching
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Satisfaction Surveys
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Resident Care Standards
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Documentation

Certification

Indiana Nursing Compact License applied for awaiting finger print results at this time,

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

Core Of Dale Nursing
10.2021 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Trilogy Nursing Homes In Surrounding Ares
04.2014 - 10.2021

LPN Office Nurse

Dr. James Rogan And Associates
03.2014 - 08.2020

Teacher

Pubic School
05.2003 - 01.2012

LPN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Perry Central Jr-Sr High School

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