Debra Davis
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive pediatric and adult patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Pre/Post Surgery RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Pediatric Emergency Room RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Waggoner Pediatrics Of Central Iowa
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Anticipates, identifies and responds to educational and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection and completed proper documentation.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered appropriate nebulizer treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Blank Children's Hospital-UnityPoint Health
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Medical Center Of Independence
08.1992 - 06.1993
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
Staff Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
05.1990 - 07.1992
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric and adolescent ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by PA catheters and administered vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Care coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Vaccine Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Lab Result Interpretation
Certifications and Professional Training
Iowa Registered Nurse, multi state license. August 2019 (re-activated)
Trauma Nursing Care Provider, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City November 2019
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Provider, Blank Children's Hospital, DSM October 2019
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support April 2022
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. September 2022
Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse in Iowa January 2023
Basic Life Support Provider March 2023
Timeline
Ambulatory Pre/Post Surgery RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Room RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Waggoner Pediatrics Of Central Iowa
01.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Blank Children's Hospital-UnityPoint Health
01.2020 - 05.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Medical Center Of Independence
08.1992 - 06.1993
Staff Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
05.1990 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
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