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Dawn Skaggs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Caring professional nurse with a strong nursing background in various setting. Nursing experience in a number of setting such as hospital, long term care, home care, worked with DD patients as well as addiction patients. Strong 20 year nursing background working and caring for patients and families. I have and continue to learn every day from every patient and enjoy learning how the nursing field is growing and changing. Strong background in computers both windows and Mac systems. Cpr and first aid instructor through American red cross.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Nurse
First Steps Recovery Center
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
03.2019 - Current
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Corporate Nurse
Volunteer Energy
Pickerington, Ohio
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Nursing Director of Home Health Program
Respite Connections
Columbus , Ohio
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Site Nurse
Habilitation Center
Columbus , Ohio
06.2002 - 02.2008
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Urology Floor Nurse
Mount Carmel Easr
Columbus , Ohio
01.1999 - 07.2003
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on [Type] floor.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs every shift to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.1993 - 07.1996
LPN - Nursing
06.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Cpr/first aid instructor with americian red cross
Interests
Patient and family education
Other
Nurse for Church of the Nazarene Church Camp for youth and children
Pickerington High school central Band nurse
Timeline
Addiction Nurse - First Steps Recovery Center
03.2019 - Current
Corporate Nurse - Volunteer Energy
01.2010 - 01.2020
Nursing Director of Home Health Program - Respite Connections
06.2007 - 12.2009
Site Nurse - Habilitation Center
06.2002 - 02.2008
Columbus School Of Practical Nursing - LPN, Nursing
06.1999 - 06.2000
Urology Floor Nurse - Mount Carmel Easr
01.1999 - 07.2003
Pickerington High School - High School Diploma,
08.1993 - 07.1996
Cpr/first aid instructor with americian red cross
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