Dawn Wilson
Registered Nurse
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Including inpatient and outpatient units the ICU and Emergency Department , Ambulatory Surgery, and Pre-op/PACU in the hospital and Surgery Center environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Astute PACU Nurse possessing skills in effective communication, patient assessment and pain management methods. An advocate for top-notch patient care. Determined and bilingual to effectively comfort patients of all ages. 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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Registered nurse license
1
1
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1
1
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1
1
Basic Life Support
1
1
NIH Stroke Scale
Work History
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital/Surgical Center
Beaufort, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- 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.
- 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.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Beaufort Memorial Hospital/Surgery Center
Beaufort, SC
01.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
Manhattan, KS
11.2005 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatrics Associates
Manhattan, KS
05.2003 - 11.2005
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- 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
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- 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
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Meditech to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS05.2003
High School Diploma -
Sabino High School
Tucson, AZ05.1991
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Seizure Disorders
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- PICC Lines
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Nursing Assignments
- Chest Tubes
- Crisis Resolution
- Heart Failure
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- First Aid
- Community Program Referrals
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Airway Management
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Oral Conditions
- Infection Control Procedures
- Needs Assessment
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Therapeutic Measures
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Patient Intervention
- Routine Examinations
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Wound Management
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Test Interpretations
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Convalescent Care
- Therapy and Counseling
- Patient Admission
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Active Learning
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Pain Prevention
- Delegation and Motivation
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient and family advocacy
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Operational Standards
- Emergency Room Services
- Patient Condition Observation
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale
Charge Nurse experience
Timeline
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital/Surgical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Beaufort Memorial Hospital/Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatrics Associates
05.2003 - 11.2005
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Manhattan Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sabino High School