Dee Tubbs
Dayton
Summary
Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care in long-term health care settings. Enabled patients to meet health objectives through focused and effective care practices. Elevated overall family satisfaction through compassionate and responsive support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grandview Care Center
Dayton, IA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed medication administration in strict adherence to established guidelines, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented stringent infection control protocols to mitigate infection transmission.
- Employed critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions according to patient acuity levels and specific needs.
- Elevated patient satisfaction through delivery of compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Delivered compassionate care to palliative patients while collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient-centered-care.
RN Floor Nurse
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2016 - 09.2023
- Oversaw administration of medications and treatments to ensure patient well-being.
- Updated patient charts with medication data to ensure accurate treatment records.
- Guided new nurses in mastering techniques, adhering to care standards, and understanding operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw patient reactions to medications, meticulously documenting findings for physician review.
- Executed collection of blood and laboratory specimens, ensuring proper handling for testing.
- Ensured quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other diseases.
- Executed patient admissions process to ensure seamless onboarding of new clients.
RN Charge Nurse
Southfield Wellness Community
Webster City, IA
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed patient wound care and dressing changes to promote healing.
- Executed medication administration and treatment protocols as prescribed by physician, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis to evaluate individual needs and identify optimal care solutions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and family members to enhance care delivery.
- Executed administration of various therapies and medications according to physician orders and established treatment plans.
- Facilitated training for new nurses on proper care techniques, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and modified care plans to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Facilitated patient education by addressing inquiries regarding health condition prognosis and treatment options.
- Instructed family members and caregivers on comprehensive patient care protocols.
- Updated patient charts with medication data to ensure accurate treatment records.
- Recorded medications administered, treatments provided, and patient procedures executed in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Oversaw management of JP drains, chest tubes, and PEG tubes to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Webster City, IA06.2014
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Collecting vitals
- Family Education
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Family advocacy
- Vaccine administration
- Patient admission/discharge
- Infection control measures
- Foley catheters
- Medication Administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Insulin medication assistance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Personal care needs
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Procedure preparations
- Direct Patient Care
- Hospice philosophy understanding/Comfort care's and working alongside hospice staff for end of life care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grandview Care Center
10.2023 - 12.2025
RN Floor Nurse
Friendship Haven
08.2016 - 09.2023
RN Charge Nurse
Southfield Wellness Community
12.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College