Dehan Barnes
Summary
Caring Nurse with over 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Substance Abuse patients,Subacute patients, Nursing home patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Spectrum Health Care
05.2024 - Current
- Dispense PO Methadone & Suboxone
- Charting and Counseling of clients by keeping records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implement doctors orders.
- Assumed supervisory responsibilities in absence of supervisor
Nurse
Oncall Health
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule on home visits.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Administered Covid test.
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Care
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Dispense PO Methadone and Suboxone
- Charting and Counseling of clients by keeping records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implement doctors orders.
- Assumed supervisory responsibilities in absence of supervisor
Registered Nurse
CareOne Nursing Home
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Administer IV medications and PO medications
- Review doctor's orders for client care
- Provide skilled nursing care and assessment.
Counselor
Georgetown Prison
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided intensive spiritual group and individual counseling to inmates
- Provided individual health assessments and educated inmates on chronic illnesses and medications
- Encouraged life transforming measures utilizing spiritual and health methods.
Registered Nurse
Park Manor Nursing and Rehab Center
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Functioned as a charge nurse for a 28-bed facility
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate
- Administered IV, medications and PO medications
- Provided skilled nursing care and assessment
- Dressed client wounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkway Manor Health Center
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Functioned as a charge nurse for a 30-bed unit in a skilled nursing facility
- Functioned as a staff nurse and administered medications for acute and chronic illnesses
- Performed blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring
- Provided other individualized care to a geriatric community.
Education
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ01.2008
Certificate of Practical Nursing -
01.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
Licensure Certification
- Registered Nurse, New Jersey, 5/31/26
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nurse
Spectrum Health Care
05.2024 - Current
Nurse
Oncall Health
01.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Care
05.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
CareOne Nursing Home
10.2017 - 05.2019
Counselor
Georgetown Prison
01.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Park Manor Nursing and Rehab Center
07.2008 - 07.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkway Manor Health Center
04.2006 - 08.2006
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing -
Essex County College