Dawn Starling
Umatilla,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Advent Health, Ocala
Ocala, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based critical care practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians on the development of individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing mentorship and guidance on critical care best practices.
- Streamlined communication among team members, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Assessed patients'' responses to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed for improved outcomes.
RN, ICU
HCA Putnam Hospital
Palatka, FL
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for critical patients through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution.
- Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions and progress towards recovery goals.
RN, Critical Care
UF Health
Leesburg, FL
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Facilitated patient-centered care by actively involving patients and families in the planning and delivery of treatment interventions.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Director of Nursing
Opis Ruleme Center/Rehab
Eustis, FL
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
RN Floor Nurse
Florida Hospital Waterman
Tavares, FL
05.2007 - 06.2015
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
Director of Nursing
Avante At Leesburg
Leesburg, FL
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
RN PACU
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
LPN
Leesburg Regional North Campus
Leesburg, FL
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for critical patients through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution.
- Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions and progress towards recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter Community College
Leesburg, FL05.2000
Skills
- Airway Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Medication Administration
- Cardiovascular Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Sedation Management
- Patient Education
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Effective Communication
- Pain Management
- Ethical Decision Making
- Ventilator Management
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Chest Tube Management
- Time Management
- Wound Care Management
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Advent Health, Ocala
07.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
HCA Putnam Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2025
RN, Critical Care
UF Health
05.2016 - 03.2021
Director of Nursing
Opis Ruleme Center/Rehab
05.2013 - 05.2016
RN Floor Nurse
Florida Hospital Waterman
05.2007 - 06.2015
Director of Nursing
Avante At Leesburg
01.2002 - 01.2007
RN PACU
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2002
LPN
Leesburg Regional North Campus
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter Community College