Dawn Souris
La Plata,MD
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
09.2011 - 09.2019
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
07.2004 - 09.2019
- Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
- Coordinated and consulted with 9 member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Medical Assistant
Barry Aronn
La Plata, MD
10.2003 - 05.2004
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Civista Medical Center
La Plata, MD
02.2003 - 09.2003
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
College of Notre Dame
Baltimore, MD05.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD08.2003
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Medical Records Management
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Administration
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Calm and Composed
- Student Precepting
- Employee Performance
- Staff Assignments
- Delegation and Motivation
- Goal-Driven
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 9-10 staff members.
- High School Exploration Liasion
- Nrp Instructor
- Compassion outreach Peer Encouragement (C.O.P.E)
- Team Stepps Instructor
- Clatnoff Palvillion Administrator Coorndinator(CPAC) as needed
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2011 - 09.2019
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
07.2004 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Barry Aronn
10.2003 - 05.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Civista Medical Center
02.2003 - 09.2003
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
College of Notre Dame
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
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