Dawnnett Ames
Meridian,ID
Summary
Charge Nurse with proven expertise in care coordination and clinical leadership at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center. , enhancing patient care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for compassionate patient advocacy and efficient decision-making, significantly improving team performance and patient satisfaction.
Professional in nursing with strong foundation in telemetry care, bringing valuable hands-on experience in patient monitoring and acute care management. Known for consistent collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to rapidly changing situations. Specializes in cardiac telemetry and patient assessment, providing reliable and empathetic care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
10.2009 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Nazarene
Nampa, IDSkills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Patient assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Discharge planning
- Patient management
- Issue resolution
- Nursing care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
10.2009 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Nazarene
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