DAWN M. SISLER
Terra Alta
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/Charge Nurse
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Advised on policy revisions aimed at enhancing adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines within the nursing team structure.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
Registered Nurse
Wise Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse
Sunbelt Staffing
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Functions as part of the nursing team to deliver nursing care to long term Residents as a charge and float nurse
- Responsibilities include: nursing assessments and treatments, medication administration and monitoring effects of medication, suctioning, and catherizations
- Monitors blood glucose, weights and vital signs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Registered Nurse
Preston Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborates with members of the health care team to deliver high quality nursing care for all aspects of life
- Responsibilities include: nursing assessments, medication administration and their effects
- Monitors blood transfusions and telemetry patients
- Vital sign assessment, assist with patient ADL's and promoting independence, patient education, patient safety, hourly rounding and assisted nurses in all aspects of patient care
- IV's, foley catheters and monitored I & O
- Developed and implemented care plans
- Monitored patient status and communicated effectively
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Functions as part of the nursing team to deliver nursing care to inmates
- Responsibilities include: nursing assessments and treatments, medication Administration and monitoring effects of medications
- Monitors blood glucose, vital signs and weights
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Registered Nurse
Sundale Nursing Home
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Functions as part of the nursing team to deliver nursing care to long term residents
- Responsibilities include: nursing assessments and treatments, medication administration and monitoring effects of medications
- Care of central and peripheral lines, suctioning, and catherizations
- Monitors blood glucose, vital signs and weights
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Functions as part of the nursing team to deliver nursing care to detoxing clients
- Responsibilities include: monitoring of detoxing clients, admissions, medication administration of prescribed meds, and collaborated with the medical team to provide excellent care
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Olympia Center Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Functions as part of the nursing and treatment team to deliver nursing care to adolescents
- Responsibilities include: nursing admissions and assessments, medication checks, administration of prescribed medication and treatments
- Makes and attends medical appointment
- Monitors adolescents in all types of settings
Team Leader Assist
LHC Group.
04.2011 - 01.2013
- The Team Leader Assist serves as a member of the administrative team, as well as, a field liaison and is primarily responsible for nurse scheduling, facilitate outside referrals for chronic condition and community needs, answering phones, chart audits, and insurance authorizations
- Collaborates with other team members and referral sources to provide high quality nursing care to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Health Care
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Collaborates with members of the health team to deliver high quality nursing care
- Nursing responsibilities include: medication administration, nursing assessments, treatments and education
- Makes and attends medical appointments, answers telephone, filing, prepares charts and orders medication
- Supervises Health Care Assistants and assist with daily living skills
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Summit Center
12.2004 - 02.2009
- Functions as a medical staff professional, assuming nursing responsibilities as a member of various treatment teams detoxing patients from various drugs
- These responsibilities include but are not limited to: nursing assessments, medication checks, administration of medication, nursing/assessments relative to Medicaid personal care and coordination of activities relevant to personal care
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments
- Coordinates with physician the provision of behavioral medicine services, detoxing and the personal care component of Medicaid
- Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring the personal care program policies, procedures and systems
- Is creative and flexible in determining the needs of a large variety of clients
- Able to balance time and meet a multitude of timelines
- Initiates the personal care process through the development of nursing plan and subsequent checks and updates
- Provides training and consultation to clients and staff for medically related issues
- Provides client education regarding the physical and psychological effects of medication
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Mountain State University
Martinsburg, WV05.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Mineral County School of Practical Nursing
Keyser, WV12.2002
Office Technology/Medical Emphasis -
West Virginia Junior College
Morgantown, WV11.1999
Associate Degree Business Management -
Garrett College
Mc Henry, MD05.1997
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing staff management
- Patient care
- Patient care monitoring
- Staff management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
- BLS: 7/20/23
- Registered Nurse: Multi-State Licensed
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/Charge Nurse
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Wise Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Sunbelt Staffing
08.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Preston Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Sundale Nursing Home
03.2015 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Olympia Center Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2014
Team Leader Assist
LHC Group.
04.2011 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Health Care
03.2009 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Summit Center
12.2004 - 02.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Mineral County School of Practical Nursing
Office Technology/Medical Emphasis -
West Virginia Junior College
Associate Degree Business Management -
Garrett College
- BLS: 7/20/23
- Registered Nurse: Multi-State Licensed
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Mountain State University
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