Dawnn Palen
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment and care plan implementation to uphold quality care standards. Adheres to national safety and treatment guidelines for diverse chronic and acute conditions. Ensures compliance with insurance and Medicare through accurate documentation of assessment scales. Collaborates effectively within healthcare teams and mentors emerging professionals, while actively engaging in quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Harrison’s Hope Hospice an Addus Company
Twin Falls, Idaho
07.2026 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated care plans for hospice patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective communication and support.
- Educated families on hospice services and end-of-life care options.
- Managed patient documentation and maintained compliance with healthcare regulations.
RN Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, California
11.2013 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and health status changes, promptly reporting critical updates to healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication and continuity of care among healthcare teams.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont, California
03.2003 - 10.2013
- Delivered direct patient care across various clinical settings, ensuring individual needs were met.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and facilitate appropriate treatment and discharge plans
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient safety and streamline treatment and discharge plans.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety and optimize care processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Chabot College
Hayward, CA 01.1979 - 06.1987
Skills
- Care plan development
- Health assessment
- Life care planning
- Electronic health records
- Medical record summarization
- Revenue capture auditing
Certification
- Active Idaho registered nurse license in good standing
- Current CPR certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Harrison’s Hope Hospice an Addus Company
07.2026 - Current
RN Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
11.2013 - 02.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2003 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Chabot College
01.1979 - 06.1987