Dawn Townsend
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and patient education, notably at Mayo Clinic. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, advancing patient safety, and executing complex medical procedures with precision. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and skilled medication management. Demonstrates exceptional ability to educate patients and families, ensuring comprehensive understanding and support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse / Site Manager
Brooks Home Health Care
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Home Health Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Health Care @ Home/Nurse On Call
06.2013 - 06.2021
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Staff Registered Nurse
North Florida OB-GYN
06.2003 - 06.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
ICU Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
06.2001 - 06.2003
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
06.1997 - 06.2001
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
Medical CCU Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1997
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCBachelor of Science - Biology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- CPR/AED
- CHF Management
- Vent Management
- Swan Ganz Monitoring
- PICC Lines
Timeline
Staff Nurse / Site Manager
Brooks Home Health Care
06.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Health Care @ Home/Nurse On Call
06.2013 - 06.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
North Florida OB-GYN
06.2003 - 06.2013
ICU Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
06.2001 - 06.2003
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
06.1997 - 06.2001
Medical CCU Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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