Dawone Harris
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of experience in healthcare. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health-Flex Staff
Various Cities, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Next Level Staffing
West Islip, NY
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Nursing Supervisor
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon, NY
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff
- Oversaw implementation of infection control protocols within the unit or facility
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources
- Analyzed data collected from surveys related to patient satisfaction scores
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Provided emotional support to family members of patients facing difficult health challenges
Behavioral Health Associate
South Oaks Hospital, Northwell Health
Amityville, NY
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case information and develop treatment goals
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2018
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Training Staff
- Student Precepting
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) NYS
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Next Level Staffing
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health-Flex Staff
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health
07.2019 - 02.2022
Nursing Supervisor
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health
08.2018 - 07.2019
Behavioral Health Associate
South Oaks Hospital, Northwell Health
10.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
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