Deana Cannon
Greenville,NC
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience. Prepared to leverage extensive skills and expertise to deliver exceptional patient care. Committed to providing compassionate and personalized healthcare, striving to ensure optimal outcomes for every individual under care. Proficient in various medical procedures and adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to promoting a safe and comfortable environment for patients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2023 - Current
- Excellent communication, leadership and delegation skills, documentation using Ecube and Chairside, ICD 10 coding, assessment of physical and mental health needs of patients, provide patient education related to their medication and disease processes, appointment scheduling, dialysis access assessment and intervention planning.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Transplant Coordinator
ECU Health Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Manage the needs of post kidney/pancreas transplant patients by providing direct patient care during clinic visits
- Triaging patient phone calls and coordinating care with the transplant team
- Communicating and advocating with and for patients with transplant surgeons, social workers, nephrologists, transplant pharmacist, and members of other disciplines as needed
- JP drain removal, wound care, bladder scans, lab draws, focused assessments, and patient education
- The coordination and implementation of post-transplant care is done while ensuring compliance with UNOS, JCAHO, and CMS guidelines.
- Contributed to team success by participating in quality improvement initiatives related to transplantation services.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Administered medications and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2016 - 04.2023
- Triage patient incenter and remotely, conflict resolution liaison and manager of PMBD, creation of patient and staff schedules, maintain knowledge of and teach company policies and procedures, knowledge of current CMS guidelines, plan and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, assume primary responsibility during emergencies, supervision of staff nurses and direct patient care staff, develop and implement patient’s plan of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff Nurse
Harmony Hall Skilled Nursing
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Unit Manager
North Carolina State Veterans Home
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Direct patient care, administration of treatments and medications, arranging staff assignments according to patient needs, obtaining lab specimens, and supervision of LPNs and CNAs, critical thinking, knowledge and adherence of facility policies and procedures, physician notification of resident status changes.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit to enhance overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Implemented customer feedback system to identify areas for improvement and act upon them.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2016
Associate Degree Nursing -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, North Carolina05.2013
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism and Dependability
- Dedication to the nursing profession and eagerness to learn
- Excellent Supervisory skills
- Superb conflict resolution skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Relationship Building
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Assessments
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Interpersonal Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Analytical Thinking
- CPR training
- Training and Development
- Goal Setting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Care Plan Development
- Professionalism
- Staff Management
- Emergency Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team building
- Patient Advocacy
- Continuous Improvement
- Behavioral Health
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Patient Counseling
- Lab Result Assessments
- Procedure Assistance
- Professional Demeanor
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Recommendations
- EMR Software
- Medical Coding
- Dialysis Termination
- Dialyzer Priming
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Nurse License
- BLS American Heart Association Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2023 - Current
Transplant Coordinator
ECU Health Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2016 - 04.2023
Unit Manager
North Carolina State Veterans Home
09.2015 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse
Harmony Hall Skilled Nursing
10.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate Degree Nursing -
Lenoir Community College
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