Dawn VanDenBroeke
Flint,USA
Summary
Fully credentialed LVN with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to geriatric patients. Recognized for an energetic and motivational approach to nursing, along with strong leadership skills that enhance team performance and patient outcomes. Committed to delivering top-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, seeking a position at a leading facility that prioritizes innovation and excellence in healthcare. Passionate about fostering a compassionate atmosphere while implementing best practices in patient management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Tyler, TX
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Managed caseload of 6-10 patients during a 12 hour shift, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care, often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Geriatric Psychiatric LVN
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
Kilgore, TX
05.2011 - 06.2012
- LVN, Geriatric psych, direct care staff Perform all duties for care of patients in a skilled psych nursing unit; observe and report changes in patient status each 12 hour shift; administer medications and report necessary incidents to appropriate staff; effectively communicate with patients and family members with regards to patient care while maintaining patient confidentiality. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
PM Nurse Manager
Eastman Estates
Longview, TX
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Perform all duties of nursing supervisor for pm shift including management and administration of ordered meds for processes.
Education
Nursing-LVN - Core Curriculum
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX12-2005
Skills
- Skilled in conducting physical
- Psych and mental health care examinations
- Vascular care understanding
- Broad medical terminology
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Effective policy and program
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke development
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Familiarity with disease
- Computerized charting specialist management programs
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Infection control standards
- IV drug therapy management
- Expert Medical clinical
- Mobility assistance
- Procedures comprehension
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Specimen collection/processing
- Gastro enteral nutrition proficiency
- Education
- Wound care specialist
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Hematology testing aptitude
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2016
Geriatric Psychiatric LVN
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2012
PM Nurse Manager
Eastman Estates
08.2010 - 05.2011
Nursing-LVN - Core Curriculum
Kilgore College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACCREDITATIONS I recently was honored to receive the DAISY award for excellence in nursing.
Daisy Award for excellence in Nursing
I have loved very little in life as I love nursing. I was drifted from one occupation to another until God brought me into this wonderful occupation and the thought that I would be lost from it forever meant that I would have lost my purpose. There is nothing greater than serving others in this field.