Dawn Schwenke
Macungie,PA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in clinical nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient education, advanced practice regulatory knowledge, and evidence-based practice implementation. Excelling in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader
Cedar Crest Post Acute
Allentown, PA
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided clinical leadership to nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated evidence-based practice protocols.
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
- Consulted other health care providers in patient discharge, patient care or clinical procedures.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
RN Case Manager
Angelic Paths Hospice
Emmaus, PA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
RN Case Manager
Family Pillars Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2006
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Basic Life Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Staff Development
- Unit Administration
- Performance Improvement
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Compliance Monitoring
- Clinical Leadership
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader
Cedar Crest Post Acute
09.2021 - 09.2024
RN Case Manager
Angelic Paths Hospice
06.2019 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager
Family Pillars Hospice
12.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
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