DAWN TAJAH LEE
Tampa
Summary
Skilled registered nurse professional with more than 20 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
10.2019 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assistant Director of Health and Wellness, Health Care Coordinator/RN
Discovery Village Senior Living
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations for clinical care - Responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data trends - Developed and implemented improvement plans when necessary - Identified ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Service Plan
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Scheduled referral appointments to other providers for patients needing specialized treatment.
- Maintained professional demeanor while treating patients with respect and dignity.
- Documented changes in patient health conditions and progress through scheduled check-ups and monitoring.
- Discussed new medications and technologies specific to patient's conditions.
- Attended training courses and seminars to remain up-to-date on emerging medical technology and techniques.
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Registered Nurse
Town N Country Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Provided direct care for 10 to 12 patients with stabilization and determined next course of action daily
- Delegated supportive responsibilities to patient care support staff
- Communicated with and updated patients, families and medical staff regarding status/progress
- Ensured adherence to company policies and HIPAA regulations
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular, subcutaneous injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options as well as discharge planning.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Care Team Coordinator
Gentiva Health Services/Care Centrix
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared clinical records for new patients upon receipt of referral
- Created, maintained and updated clinician's schedules according to authorizations and patient needs
- Served as the point of contact for all interactions with clinical team members, administrative associates, referral sources and patients
- Maintained tracking system for clinical records according to company policy and regulatory requirements
Graduate Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2001
- Communicated with and updated patients, families and medical staff regarding status/progress
- Managed and assessed care for multiple patients daily
- Coordinated client care with interdisciplinary health care teams
- Delegated supportive responsibilities to patient care support staff
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLRegistered Nurse -
State Of Florida
2023
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
2001
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Disease Processes
- Medication Administration
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Persuasion
- Active Listening
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient Counseling
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Intakes and Discharges
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Health and Wellness, Health Care Coordinator/RN
Discovery Village Senior Living
10.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Town N Country Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2014
Care Team Coordinator
Gentiva Health Services/Care Centrix
07.2008 - 12.2008
Graduate Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Registered Nurse -
State Of Florida
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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