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Debbie Dorcas England

Lehigh Acres,USA

Summary

Experienced clinical bedside nurse with expertise in surgical/trauma, med/surge, and palliative care. Seeking PRN-based position. Over 10 years of nursing experience caring for acute and chronically ill patients. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Bilingual (English-Spanish) with a proven track record of effectively educating diverse clients. Pride in accomplishments and personal growth through overcoming challenges in career. Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff nurse

Hope Healthcare
12.2009 - 06.2022
  • Employed as a staff nurse to care for chronically ill patients; in-patient house team.
  • Served a population of culturally diverse patients of all ages.
  • Received training and certification as charge nurse, and managed staffing for three units.
  • Collaborated with teams, provided rounds on units, took admission calls, and assisted with the care of complex cases.
  • Alerted the on-call MD, as per acuity, with any changes in the patient's condition, as per hospice's protocols. Provided teaching to patients and family members about ongoing care and status changes.
  • Problem-solving with effective nursing judgement, while working as a charge nurse with an assignment of 4-6 patients per shift.
  • Served as a liaison with the House/Case Manager and House/Physician to provide quality of life for multiple patients under our care.
  • Maintained confidentiality at all times.

CNA/RN Staff Nurse

Lee Memorial Health System
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Initially employed as a CNA working the night shift, while attending school during the day. Provided assistance, and personal ADL care of 10-15 patients in surgical/trauma unit.
  • Assisted nurses with minor dressing changes, phlebotomy, collection of specimens, as well as monitoring vital signs of surgical patients.
  • Trained and mentored as a newly graduated RN in infectious disease unit with an assignment of 5-6 patients.
  • Transferred to Gulf-Coast Hospital during their new opening, and was part of the receiving team on 4A Gen-Med unit. Managed care for 6-7 patients per shift.
  • Conducted assessments, medication passes, and other procedures as per MD orders with proper documentation of care.
  • Prioritized task's according to patient acuity, which included ED admissions.
  • Implemented nursing care per hospital policies during procedures in patient care.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in nursing practices via continuing education classes, and maintained up-to-date information on disease progression via nursing journals.

Student Nurse

Naples Community Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Gained experience in providing care for geriatric, pediatric, obstetrics, cardiology, surgical, respiratory, renal, and diabetic patients. Did rounds on several units; which included medical ICU, Med-surge, Pre and Post-op, and Post Partum delivery.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.

Student LPN

New Rochelle Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Gained majority of nursing experience in tending care to surgical obstetric patients, trauma patients, and cancer patients.

Education

Associate of Science - ASRN

Edison College
Naples, Florida
05-2006

Associate of Arts - LPN

Elizabeth-Seton Cochran School of Nursing
Yonkers, NY
06-1991

Skills

  • Implementation of new PIVs for infusions
  • Managed dressing changes for wound healing
  • Colostomy and tracheotomy management
  • Direct patient care
  • Performed nasogastric tube insertion according to MD instructions
  • Infection control protocols
  • Infusion therapy monitoring
  • Documented care for drainage and wound assessment
  • Wound care
  • Patient safety
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care
  • Patient safety
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

Registered Nurse since May, 2008

Timeline

Staff nurse

Hope Healthcare
12.2009 - 06.2022

Student Nurse

Naples Community Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006

CNA/RN Staff Nurse

Lee Memorial Health System
01.2001 - 12.2009

Student LPN

New Rochelle Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991

Associate of Science - ASRN

Edison College

Associate of Arts - LPN

Elizabeth-Seton Cochran School of Nursing

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