Dena DeWeese
Kyle,TX
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Traveler with a proven track record at Shift Key, adept in wound care and demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment. Excelled in fast-paced environments, seamlessly adapting to various healthcare settings and integrating with multidisciplinary teams. Renowned for enhancing patient safety through strict infection control practices and leveraging ventilator expertise to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Traveler
Shift Key
12.2021 - Current
- Worked in many different settings such as Skilled Nursing facilities, and Rehab Hospitals.
- Learned many different charting systems such as Epic, Matrix, PCC, Well-sky.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
LVN Charge Nurse
Caraday Western Hills
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Prevented infection through diligent attention to sterile techniques when performing wound care, IV insertions, and other invasive procedures.
- Safeguarded patient safety by adhering to strict infection control practices during wound care procedures.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, promoting timely healing and preventing infection.
- Performed trach care and changes using proper technique.
- Experience with Trilogy ventilators; nebulizer treatments, cough assist, suctioning.
LVN Charge Nurse
Caraday Weston Inn
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2019
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Ventilator experience
- Infectional control
- IV
Certification
BLS
IV certified
Infection Control Certified
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Caraday Western Hills
06.2022 - 10.2024
Nurse Traveler
Shift Key
12.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Caraday Weston Inn
08.2019 - 06.2022
BLS
IV certified
Infection Control Certified
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
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