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Dennis Parsons

Woodruff,SC

Summary

Compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic Mercy, excelling in patient education and safety. Proven track record in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient care through effective communication and critical care skills. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and support to patients and families during challenging times.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Mercy
08.2015 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with patient assessments, collecting vital signs and medical histories.
  • Supported nursing staff in administering medications and treatments as directed.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to enhance safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication administration, and discharge instructions.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting adherence to best practices.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
  • Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

STAFF NURSE

BON SECOUR ST, FRANCIS
11.2014 - 07.2015

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY TUSCARAWAS
New Philadelphia, OH

Associate of Science -

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
New Philadelphia, OH
05-1980

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Infection control measures
  • Care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Patient management
  • Family education
  • Critical care
  • Specimen collection
  • Emergency procedures
  • Ethical practice
  • EMR / EHR EPIC
  • [Type] EMR software EPIC
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Nursing process
  • Documentation
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient care assessment
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Decision-making
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Patient examination
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Procedure assistance
  • Accurate documentation
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Collecting vitals
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medical procedure preparation
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Clear patient communication
  • Routine examinations
  • Treatment preparation
  • Care coordination
  • Nursing performance assessment
  • Diagnostic test ordering
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • HIPAA protocol adherence
  • Respiratory support
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Attention to detail
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Skill development
  • Quality improvement
  • Cardiac nursing
  • EMR / EHR
  • Regulatory compliance
  • [Type] EMR software EPIC
  • Mental health care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetes management
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Emergency care
  • Cardiac care
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Emergency nursing pediatric course

Certification

ACLS, BLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC ,NIH STROKE SCALE CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Mercy
08.2015 - 08.2025

STAFF NURSE

BON SECOUR ST, FRANCIS
11.2014 - 07.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY TUSCARAWAS

Associate of Science -

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
Dennis Parsons