DawnNicole Woolner
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in clinical settings, including pharmaceutical research, pre-hospital emergency, hospital and surgical environments. Skilled in physical assessments and effective communication, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated care and timely interventions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, Utah
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Provided emergency care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Registered Nurse, OB Scrub Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, Utah
10.2011 - 08.2025
- Accurately recorded counts of surgical instruments, sponges, needles, and sharps containers, ensuring compliance with a sterile field and safety protocols for each case.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns, contraction patterns, maternal vital signs, and other pertinent data.
- Assisted with labor, and C-sections as a First Assist and technician, as well as postpartum care for mother and baby.
- Assisted in training technicians, or other staff members.
Endoscopy Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, UT
04.2017 - 10.2024
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as EGDs, colonoscopies, ERCPs, J-tube, G-tube and peg-tube placement, sigmoidoscopies, double balloon, cautery, clipping, and collection of biopsies.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ordered necessary materials promptly.
- Trained new staff on endoscopy protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing of equipment.
CNA, Health Unit Coordinator
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, UT
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Float between Med Surg, ICU, Tele, and Behavioral Health as a CNA and HUC.
- Served as a liaison between various departments, facilities, hospitals, patients, families, and healthcare providers for clear communication.
- Administered complex IVs, placed wound vacs, and inserted NG tubes.
- Led team during adenosine administrations to ensure patient safety.
Phlebotomy Specialist, CLA II
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, UT
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Performed venipuncture and blood collection on patients of all ages, in hospital and contracted clinics, utilizing proper phlebotomy techniques and safety protocols.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
Emergency Medical Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
West Valley City, UT
05.2005 - 06.2009
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments, vital sign collection and monitoring, specimen collection, IV insertion, diagnostic equipment such as glucometers, EKG's and defibrillators.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and codes requiring immediate response by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures such as CPR and airway maintenance.
- Actively participated in department meetings providing feedback on process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Applied splints and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
Pharmaceutical Research Coordinator
Pharmaceutical Research Organization
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Coordinated 8 pediatric and geriatric clinical trials for vaccines and medications including; stroke, Alzheimer's, and asthma.
- Collected and maintained accurate records, consent forms, data collection, and study timelines ensuring the integrity and reliability of research information.
- Managed a database of research participants and tracked their progress throughout the study.
- Facilitated etiquette training seminars to ensure high standards of professionalism during business trips throughout the country.
EMT-Intermediate
Gold Cross and Southwest Ambulances
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2000 - 12.2009
- Provided emergency medical care in high-pressure, pre-hospital, situations with a wide range of medical conditions, including cardiac arrests and trauma.
- Monitored patients, administered medications, advanced airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, and operated advanced life support equipment from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health awareness.
- Communicated with dispatchers to ensure appropriate response times for calls while operating emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Joyce University
Draper, UT08-2024
Skills
- Emergency care
- OR and ER experience
- Endoscopy procedures
- IV management
- Medication administration
- Physical assessments
- Documentation and charting
- SBAR communication
- High level of autonomy
- Pharmaceutical Research
Certification
- RN-Registered Nurse, 2024-current, Utah
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Corse, 2026, Emergency Nurses Association(ENA)
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, 2000-current, American Red Cross
- PALS-Pediatric Life Support, 2000-current, American Red Cross
- BLS-Basic Life Support, 1994-current, American Red Cross
- CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant, 2018-2022, Utah
- CFER-Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, 2017, International
- EMT-Advanced, 2000-2009, Utah
- EMT-Basic, 1994-2000, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
10.2024 - 06.2026
Endoscopy Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
04.2017 - 10.2024
CNA, Health Unit Coordinator
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
04.2015 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, OB Scrub Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
10.2011 - 08.2025
Phlebotomy Specialist, CLA II
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
06.2009 - 10.2011
Pharmaceutical Research Coordinator
Pharmaceutical Research Organization
07.2005 - 04.2006
Emergency Medical Technician
Holy Cross West Valley, Common Spirit Healthcare
05.2005 - 06.2009
EMT-Intermediate
Gold Cross and Southwest Ambulances
05.2000 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Joyce University