Dawn Ruppert

• Maintained sterile environment within operating room, reducing risk of infection.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
• Adapted quickly to changing situations in operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.

• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to two to three patients on average in post-operative recovery room depending upon phase of recovery.
• Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Staff preceptor
• Charge Nurse
• Triaged inpatient and outpatients
• Monitored patients during procedure to ensure safety while administering moderate sedation
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Handled call shifts.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

• Charge nurse and staff preceptor
• Responsible for care of high acuity and complex patients
• Specialized adult thoracic/pulmonary patient population
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Managed caseload of three to six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
• Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
• Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.

Conduct confidential and effective medical interviews with donors to obtain necessary information

• Follow up with donor's doctor's to obtain medical information when necessary
• Perform medical histories and screening physical examinations for donors; assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability
• Handle medical emergencies at Talecris by providing care to donors
• Counsel donors on reactive tests and answer any questions about test results
• Administer vaccinations to employees
• Handle employee work incidents by providing care and follow-up
• Regional Nurse Contact for corporate calls and updates to nurses.

• Perform medical histories and screening physical examinations for donors; assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability
• Handle donor reactions at Plasma Center
• Administer vaccinations to employees.