DELANEY DEAN
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Experienced nurse with clinical expertise in medical-surgical, labor and delivery, and postpartum care since 2019. Adept at delivering high-quality patient care, managing complex cases, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure adherence to protocols, and maintain accurate patient records. Skilled in patient education and emergency response, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
Dedham, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed and managed care for patients with complex medical needs in long-term acute care and rehabilitation environments.
- Executed thorough evaluations and designed tailored care plans aimed at promoting functional improvement and facilitating safe discharge.
- Oversaw management of tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes (PEG/NG), central lines, and complex wound care, including wound vac therapy.
- Administered medications while monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, including PT, OT, and ST case management providers, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored and responded to changes in patient condition, escalating care appropriately to prevent complications and hospital readmissions.
- Facilitated patient and family education on disease processes, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Oversaw compliance with infection prevention protocols to ensure safety and quality standards in critical care environments.
- Enhanced patient mobility and rehabilitation outcomes through safe support during transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
Columbus, GA
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition in a 250-bed hospital to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and mental health needs.
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care to a diverse group of patients across the medical surgical unit, which includes managing cases, performing assessments, and delivering care based on age, acuity, behavioral health, risk factors, and cultural needs.
- Provided education to patients on surgical risk factors, medication side effects, and treatment plans, and performed both preoperative and postoperative care.
- Executed monthly safety inspections and facilitated training sessions to enhance workplace safety and adherence to OSHA standards.
- Executed diverse medical treatments including wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions, specimen collection, and nasogastric and orogastric tube placements in adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Instructed patients on disease processes, medication management, and post-treatment homecare requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
Columbus, GA
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Administered patient care in diverse settings, coordinating with healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes during intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, and post-anesthesia phases.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed care plans to enhance maternal health outcomes through thorough patient history reviews and labor risk factor identification.
- Initiated and maintained continuous fetal monitoring for pregnant patients, implemented appropriate nursing interventions, and escalated care as needed to ensure maternal and fetal safety.
- Coordinated delivery assistance and performed neonatal resuscitation, ensuring infants were stabilized for NICU transfer when necessary.
- Delivered compassionate care during fetal demise, ensuring thorough post-mortem responsibilities and family support.
- Delivered comprehensive information to parents regarding newborn care recovery and discharge planning, enhancing safety during home transitions.
- Maintained infection control standards through proper sterilization of equipment and supplies
- Guided new nurses and students through structured clinical instruction and orientation to ensure effective integration into healthcare practices.
- Contributed to development and execution of simulation training aimed at advancing competency and promoting evidence-based practices.
- Coordinated scheduling for childbirth education classes and volunteered to teach sessions, providing expectant mothers with essential knowledge and support to promote healthy pregnancies and community well-being
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Charleston, WV10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Acuity Based Patient Prioritization
- Proficiency in Electronic Healthcare Record Systems
- Comprehensive Physical Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Telemetry/EKG Technician
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Logistics Management
- Catheterization
- Phlebotomy
- Evaluation and Escalation of Change of Condition
- Wound Care
Certification
License of Practical Nursing
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University