Dawn M Korak
5725 Werner Dr High Ridge,MO
Summary
Support needs of acutely ill patients with a good foundation of clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Missouri-licensed registered nurse passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting, and quality assurance management skills. Looking for an opportunity to grow into a new role as an RN while providing patients with compassionate care while fostering their physical, social and emotional well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care RN
BJC Home Care
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes by utilizing electronic medical records, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved patient safety through diligent observation, assessment, and reporting of potential risks or hazards in the home environment.
- Supported caregivers by providing resources, emotional support, training on proper techniques to promote a safe environment at home.
- Promoted overall health and wellbeing by developing individualized patient goals, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' health status and promptly addressing concerns or changes in condition.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by collaborating with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatments by regularly reassessing patient condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
RN Campus Float Pool
SSM St Clare
02.2023 - Current
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
RN Cardiac Telemetry
SSM St. Clare Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
RN Neurology Medical
Mercy South Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy South Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy South Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- 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
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including PT and OT to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Student Nurse Technician
Mercy South-John K Pruellage Heart & Vascular Center
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Provide and assist with all duties specific to role as team member of heart and vascular center, including but not limited to any duties within scope of care for CABG patients, stents, ablations and any other heart procedure
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Patient Care Technician
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for care of daily activities for children age ranges 5 days old-21 years old, usually have between 6-8 patients but have had as many as 11
- Responsible for feeding/starting feeds for patients with feed pumps
- Responsible for charting and recording all pertinent patient data, including but not limited to intake/output, vital signs, daily cares, daily hygiene, room safe set up, behavioral direct observations
- Responsible for all unit secretary duties when assigned to this role, including use of Tele-Tracking and SMS
- Provide nursing support and respond to all patient requests within scope of practice
- Responsible for being patient safety sitter
- Play games with child, give hugs, kind words, or snuggle baby without parents present, anything that contributing to well-being of child
Patient Care Technician
St Anthony's Medical Center-John K Pruellage Heart and Vascular
Center, St Louis Mo
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for all daily care activities of between 12-18 patients, including but not limited to bathing, transfer, dressing, ambulation, feeding and turning (if necessary)
- Responsible to record all pertinent patient data, including but not limited to Intake/Output, daily hygiene, daily cares and safe set up information
- Provide nursing support and respond to all patient requests within scope of care
- Assist as needed with any secretarial duties on floor
- Act as Patient safety sitter when needed
- Provide and assist with all duties specific to role as team member of heart and vascular center, including but not limited to any duties within scope of care for CABG patients, stents, ablations and any other heart procedure
Stylist/Color Specialist
House of Style Salon and Spa
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided haircuts & styles, all chemical services, makeup and hair removal services to clients of all ages from small children to older men and women
- Brought and built upon previous clientele of 50+
- Acquired approximately 75+ new clients
- Proven 98% client retention rate as shown by salon tracking software
- Performed any duties necessary to keep salon neat and professional looking
- Sold approx
- 350/wk in retail to clients to maintain look
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and further skill set
- Performed variety of duties as requested by clients and co-workers
- Recognized as punctual and dependable by superiors and clients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO12.2020
License Practical Nursing Diploma -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO12.2019
Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion -
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, St Charles, MO09.2014
Missouri Cosmetology License -
Abbott Academy of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences
City Of Saint Peters, MO05.2002
Skills
- RN
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIHSS Certified
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care, Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge
- Infection Control
- EMR / EHR
- Patient monitoring
Certification
NIHSS Certified February 2022
ACLS certified, February 2022
BLS certified, September 2022
IV certified, October 2019
Timeline
Home Care RN
BJC Home Care
10.2023 - Current
RN Campus Float Pool
SSM St Clare
02.2023 - Current
RN Cardiac Telemetry
SSM St. Clare Hospital
02.2022 - Current
RN
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
09.2021 - 01.2022
RN Neurology Medical
Mercy South Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy South Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy South Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
Student Nurse Technician
Mercy South-John K Pruellage Heart & Vascular Center
11.2017 - 11.2019
Patient Care Technician
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2017
Patient Care Technician
St Anthony's Medical Center-John K Pruellage Heart and Vascular
Center, St Louis Mo
12.2014 - 12.2015
Stylist/Color Specialist
House of Style Salon and Spa
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
License Practical Nursing Diploma -
Jefferson College
Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion -
St. Louis Community College
Missouri Cosmetology License -
Abbott Academy of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences
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