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Dehna Dea

Lincoln,IL

Summary


Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments with a proven record at Memorial Pain Center. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled in documentation and patient monitoring. Continuing education with a BSN in psychology and currently enrolled in graduate school for Masters' in Social Work.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Memorial Pain Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

LPN Field Nurse

Vonderlieth Living Center
08.2018 - 08.2021

Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

· Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

· Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

· Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

· Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.

· Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

· Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

· Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

· Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

· Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

· Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

· Cared for over 20-32 residents each day with quality-driven support

Pharmacy Technician

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
06.2002 - 05.2015

· Maintained drug inventory by ordering necessary medications prescriptions and supplies for pharmacy.

· Regularly entered insurance billing information. Micro-managed staff of technicians.

· Worked on weekly schedules for pharmacy staff with supervision from pharmacy manager.

· Maintained updated records such as pharmacy files..

  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Education

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05-2025

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care
  • Taking vitals
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Setting up referrals
  • Appointment scheduling

Timeline

RN

Memorial Pain Center
05.2022 - Current

LPN Field Nurse

Vonderlieth Living Center
08.2018 - 08.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
06.2002 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University