Dawn Zavaglia
Maryville,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Covid 19, influenza, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis A, B and C. animal bites.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures hospital wide.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Established and maintained quality standards for diagnosis, medical treatment and infection control to improve patient care and promote patient safety.
ICU Nurse Manager
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Participated in hospital quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Motivated and supervised 15 Nurses and Monitor Technicians in delivering quality patient care.
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Participated routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
ICU Charge Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in an 11-bed critical care unit.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Assessed units equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
ICU Staff Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Medical critical care unit.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Patient Care Technician
Gateway Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
St Louis, MO12.2011
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Delegation and Motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Team Meeting Management
- Trend Tracking
- EMR documentation
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
ICU Nurse Manager
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2019
ICU Charge Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2017
ICU Staff Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2013
Patient Care Technician
Gateway Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2011
Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing