Dayna Ratashak
Linden,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a BSN from University of Michigan-Flint with a progressive career in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast paced environment. Works as a disciplined, hard-working and resilient RN who has proven to remain calm under high stress situations. A previous government contract worker for the United States Navy who excels in establishing structure, organization, and places emphasis in attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- General Medicine/ Cardiac Telemetry
Michigan Medicine
01.2023 - Current
- Tube feeding set up and care
- Tracheotomy care, ostomy care
- Foley and straight catheter insertion and care
- Telemetry setup and assessment Q4 hours
- Central line care
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Nursing Intern- Neuro Trauma ICU/ ER
Ascension Genesys
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Initial full body assessment as well as focused assessment
- Tracheotomy care and ostomy care,
- Foley and straight catheter insertion and care
- IV insertion
- Central line care
- Chest tube assessment and care
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients'' rights by maintaining confidentiality and privacy during all aspects of care provision.
Registered Medical Assistant
Karle Medical Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as a key member in an organized family medical practice serving several physicians and three nurse practitioners
- Demonstrated proficiency in task management, order entry, assisting in procedures, ancillary testing, and triaging.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
Registered Medical Assistant
Brighton Dermatology
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Served as a vital member in a dermatology clinic assisting two physicians, an aesthetician, and two nurse practitioners
- Demonstrated efficiency in time management, injections, medication administration, surgical preparation, and triaging.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
Registered Medical Assistant
Loyal Source Government Services
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Served as a key member in a structured organized military medical facility on Pearl Harbor Hickam base in Hawaii caring for our soldiers and their families at Makalapa's Red Family Practice
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patients' medical history and vitals, assisting in procedures and ancillary testing, scheduling appointments, and ordering labs and tests
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Employee of the quarter
- Participated in the structure, organization and implementation of mock disaster training.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan
Flint, MI12.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI09.2013
Technical or Occupational Certificate -
Ross Medical Education Center
Brighton, MI05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Licenses, Certificates and Job related training
- Registered Nurse through state of Michigan; License: 4704400295
- Telemetry Cardiac Arrest Competency- 02/10/2024
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association- Expires: 01/26/2025
- Registered Medical Certification through American Medical Technologists- # 271249 Expires: 01/01/2023
- Medical Assistant of the quarter (2018)
- Disaster relief training (2018)
- Pediatric/children's ministry counselor (2021-current)
- Understanding of MANMED; NEHC; PC MATRIX; Retinal Camera; Auto-refractor- (COMPLETED TRAINING IN 2012)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- General Medicine/ Cardiac Telemetry
Michigan Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Intern- Neuro Trauma ICU/ ER
Ascension Genesys
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Karle Medical Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Brighton Dermatology
08.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Medical Assistant
Loyal Source Government Services
03.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan
Associate of Applied Science -
Hawaii Pacific University
Technical or Occupational Certificate -
Ross Medical Education Center