Dawna Hall
Lake City,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Advanced Staffing Associates, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and patient education. Skilled in wound care and crisis intervention, I excel in delivering high-quality care while fostering teamwork and advocating for patients' needs. Dedicated to continuous quality improvement in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Staffing Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
No Degree - Pre Req.
Lake City Community College
Lake City, FLLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Live Oak Vo Tech
Live Oak, FL07-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Patient documentation
- Disease prevention
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Technical procedures
- Nutritional support
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Indirect patient care
- Trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Licensed practical nurse
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
- Charting and recording
- EKG administration
- Tracking symptoms
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Psychotropic medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Staffing Associates
01.2022 - Current
No Degree - Pre Req.
Lake City Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Live Oak Vo Tech
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