Dena Justice
Purcell
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4031
4031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder’s Home
Wayne
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient treatment plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse Outpatient Clinic
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Bethel
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided patient care assessments and monitored vital signs daily.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Agency
Tontitown
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Urgent Care/ESI triage
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments
- Medication administration
- Provided direct care of up to 6 patients per shift
- Carried out the care plan
- Monitored and documented patient's vitals
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Health
Norman
03.2023 - 12.2023
- 28 bed facility
- Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
- 5-6 patients per shift
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments
- Medication administration
- Provided direct care of up to 6 patients per shift
- Initiated care plan
- Monitored and documented patient's vitals
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Lawton Indian Hospital/TRS Healthcare
Lawton
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Admitted patients
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Formulated and evaluated health care plans
- Facilitated the plan of care
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- Urgent Care/ESI triage
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments
- Triaged patients
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center/Gifted Healthcare
Ada
05.2021 - 08.2021
- PRN work after RN school, worked as an LPN, got COVID in August and was not released for work until September.
- Admitted patients
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments/Hourly rounding
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
LINDSAY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL/Gifted Healthcare
Lindsay
05.2020 - 05.2021
- PRN work for Gifted Healthcare
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments/Hourly roundingLPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
LINDSAY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Lindsay
05.2020 - 05.2021
- PRN work for Gifted Healthcare
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments/Hourly rounding
- Provided direct care of up to 6 patients per shift
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Gifted Healthcare
Oklahoma City
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Urgent Care/ESI triage
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Continuous monitoring of patients/assessments
- Medication administration
- Provided direct care of up to 6 patients per shift
- Triaged patients
- Monitored and documented patient's vitals
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
OU POB Lab/Gifted Healthcare
Oklahoma City
02.2020 - 05.2020
- PRN work for Gifted Healthcare
- Drawing labs for clinics
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Zuni Comprehensive Health Corporation
Zuni Pueblo
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Contract work for TRS Healthcare
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Urgent Care/ESI triage
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Mangum Regional Medical Center
Mangum
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 or more patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Mescalero Service Unit
Mescalero
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Contract work for TRS Healthcare
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Urgent Care/ESI triage
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center/Gifted Healthcare
Ada
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Clinic PRN for Gifted Healthcare
- Roomed patients
- Gathered chief complaints
- Assessed vital signs
- Documented and updated data for patients
- Administered medications/injections/breathing tx
- Billing
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Purcell IHS
Purcell
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Clinic PRN for Gifted Healthcare
- Roomed patients
- Gathered chief complaints
- Assessed vital signs
- Documented and updated data for patients
- Administered medications/injections/breathing tx
- Billing
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
Carnegie
12.2017 - 02.2018
- PRN work for Gifted Healthcare
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments/Hourly rounding
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Tishomingo IHS
Tishomingo
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Clinic PRN for Gifted Healthcare
- Roomed patients
- Gathered chief complaints
- Assessed vital signs
- Documented and updated data for patients
- Administered medications/injections/breathing tx
- Billing
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Bethel
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Clinic contract for TRS Healthcare
- Roomed patients
- Gathered chief complaints
- Assessed vital signs
- Documented and updated data for patients
- Administered medications/injections/breathing tx
- Billing
- Women's Health
- Fetal monitor
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Purcell Municipal Hospital
Purcell
07.2009 - 12.2015
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Delivered patient education
- Admissions
- IV antibiotic/IV therapy
- Starting IVs
- Assessments/Hourly rounding
Customer Service Representative
Mercury Insurance Company
Oklahoma City
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Performed data entry for customer information
- Managed client records
- Provided policy and service information
- Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude
- Answered general questions
- Answered calls from clients
- Resolved customer information and complaints
- Responded to claim inquiries
- Company moved to San Antonio
Customer Service Representative
Farmers Insurance Group
Oklahoma City
07.2001 - 06.2008
- Performed data entry for customer information
- Managed client records
- Provided policy and service information
- Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude
- Answered general questions
- Answered calls from clients
- Resolved customer information and complaints
- Responded to claim inquiries
- Company moved to San Antonio
Customer Service Representative
Somers Insurance Agency
Lindsay
03.1997 - 06.2001
- Performed data entry for customer information
- Managed client records
- Provided policy and service information
- Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude
- Answered general questions
- Answered calls from clients
- Resolved customer information and complaints
- Responded to claim inquiries
- Got divorced and moved out of this town
Cashier/Customer Service
IBC Bank
Lindsay
01.1992 - 03.1997
- Banking
- Cashing checks
- Depositing checks
Education
AAS - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OKCertificate - LPN, Nursing
Mid-America Technology Center
Wayne, OKSkills
- Hospital experience
- Case management
- Behavioral health
- Epic
- Nursing
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Mentoring new staff
- Chronic disease management
- Patient care
- Data collection
- Licensed RN
- Patient admitting
- Healthcare technology
- Direct patient care
- Safety and security procedures
- Documenting observations
- Charting and documenting
- Indirect patient care
- Personal integrity
- Nurse training
- Friendly and outgoing
- Compassionate and patient
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Verbal and written communication
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/01/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 03/01/24
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nursing Licenses
- RN, 04/01/24, OK
- PN, 04/01/23, OK
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder’s Home
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Outpatient Clinic
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Lawton Indian Hospital/TRS Healthcare
12.2021 - 12.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center/Gifted Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
LINDSAY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL/Gifted Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
LINDSAY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
05.2020 - 05.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
OU POB Lab/Gifted Healthcare
02.2020 - 05.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Zuni Comprehensive Health Corporation
03.2019 - 11.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Mangum Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Mescalero Service Unit
07.2018 - 09.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Purcell IHS
02.2018 - 04.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center/Gifted Healthcare
06.2017 - 07.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Tishomingo IHS
01.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Agency
01.2015 - 01.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Gifted Healthcare
01.2015 - 07.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2016
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Purcell Municipal Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2015
Customer Service Representative
Mercury Insurance Company
07.2008 - 07.2009
Customer Service Representative
Farmers Insurance Group
07.2001 - 06.2008
Customer Service Representative
Somers Insurance Agency
03.1997 - 06.2001
Cashier/Customer Service
IBC Bank
01.1992 - 03.1997
AAS - Nursing
Murray State College
Certificate - LPN, Nursing
Mid-America Technology Center