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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Dawn Rose

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic Clinical Nurse Director. Well rounded and knowledgeable MSN Registered Nurse offering many years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in management roles. Leading teams of all sizes throughout my nursing career. Contributing to growth in operations, patient management, and significant palliative care program growth in a short period of time. Specializes in developing care programs that serve both the patients and organizational needs, and identify opportunities to drive profits.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Director

Casa de la Luz
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported nursing staff during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions or unanticipated events.
  • Advocated for resources needed to provide high-quality patient care services.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary communication between departments to improve overall patient experience.
  • Oversaw all aspects of patient care delivery including assessments, treatments, medications and education.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to palliative care services.
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational processes to increase efficiency throughout the department.

SLA RN Vascular Surgery Coordinator

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Compiled data from multiple sources into reports that were used by senior leadership when making decisions about budget allocations or personnel assignments.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient outcomes for effectiveness of treatment plans.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for staff on relevant topics such as safety protocols or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efficient workflow processes.
  • Actively participated in meetings with senior management teams on initiatives related to quality assurance and improvement projects.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
  • Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.

Cardiac Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2011 - 10.2016
  • Performed physical assessments on patients with cardiac conditions.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and their families during hospital stays.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
  • Provided pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
  • Assessed patient's learning needs and provided appropriate teaching materials.

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.

Unit Clerk

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
06.2005 - 07.2006
  • Greeted patients, answered phone calls, and provided general information to visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Acted as liaison between patients and family members and healthcare providers.
  • Scanned documents into computer databases for storage purposes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2024

Skills

  • Ethics and Compliance
  • Nursing Expertise
  • Quality Improvement
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Staff Development
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • KPI Benchmarking

Accomplishments

  • Developed a new Save-A-Limb program at Tucson Medical Center that decreased length of stays, readmissions, and patients multiple OR visits.
  • Was part of the Executive Team and MD's to create a new Pulmonary Embolism Protocol Project (PEPP) from hospital admission to diagnosis in-patient. This project streamlined the time a patient presented with possible PE to treatment.

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • CAPCA continuing education (ECUs)
  • RN License- RN169385 UNENCUMBERED

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Director

Casa de la Luz
08.2023 - Current

SLA RN Vascular Surgery Coordinator

Tucson Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Tucson Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2019

Cardiac Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
07.2011 - 10.2016

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2011

Unit Clerk

Tucson Medical Center
06.2005 - 07.2006

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University

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