Dawna Aranda
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Texas Health Plano
Plano, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduced wait times in the emergency department.
- Facilitated patient recovery with comprehensive post-treatment follow-up instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Summit Healthcare
Show Low, Arizona
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Travel Nursing with Cross Country Nursing
- Level IV trauma facility
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Maria Parham Medical Center
Henderson, North Carolina
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Travel Nursing with Cross Country Nursing
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, Florida
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Administered emergency care and triaged patients in high-stress situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse- Acute Care Unit and Emergency Department
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland, Texas
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Assess and interpret patient information and act accordingly to meet the actively changing needs of each patient
- Responds accordingly with direct consideration of physical and psychosocial needs
- Treat patients with a wide range of chronic conditions, acute conditions, and traumatic injuries.
- Listens and advocates for patients while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
- Proficient in Cerner, AllScripts, Paragon, and Epic EHR systems
- Trauma level II and IV experience (Texas Health Plano and Summit Healthcare)
- Experience at accredited Stroke and STEMI centers
Children’s Nursery Assistant Director
Cottonwood Church
Dublin, Texas
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with parents, handling questions and concerns they may have
- Assisted in implementing curriculum plans, adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to ensure safety and compliance with policies.
- Developed positive relationships with families, fostering an inclusive community within the nursery.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to each child''s individual needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites
Ranger College
Stephenville, Texas09-2018
Nursing Prerequisites
Ranger College
Stephenville, Texas09-2018
UTA BSN Nursing Program
Arlington, TexasSkills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical records management
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Delegation and motivation
- Acute care expertise
- Patient care assessment
Certification
- RN | Registered Nurse Florida license #9650209 Expires 04/2027
- BLS | Basic Life Support Expires 03/2026
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires 03/2026
- PALS | Pediatric Advanced Life Support Expires 04/2027
- TNCC | Trauma Nursing Core Course Expires 02/2029
- NIH | Stroke Scale Certification Expires 11/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Texas Health Plano
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Summit Healthcare
03.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Maria Parham Medical Center
11.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Morton Plant Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Manatee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse- Acute Care Unit and Emergency Department
Eastland Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2023
Children’s Nursery Assistant Director
Cottonwood Church
08.2017 - 02.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites
Ranger College
Nursing Prerequisites
Ranger College
UTA BSN Nursing Program