Dewayne Dixon
Dalton,GA
Summary
Analytical Charge Licensed Practical Nurse with 13 years of experience treating critical patients with injuries and illnesses of varying severity and urgency. Confident leader in supervision of nursing operations in high traffic internal medicine settings. Collaboration-oriented team leader with flexibility in leveraging team strengths to resolve issues and meet constraints.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Quinton Memorial Health & Rehabilitation
Dalton, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wood Dale Police Department
Dalton, GA
11.2012 - 11.2022
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA05-2024
Certificate of Nursing -
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA08-2010
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Physical Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Counseling and Support
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year x2
- Employee of the Month x5
- RAHYE Award winner in 20215
- Trained numerous new LPNs
- Managed CNAs and assisted CNAs in various tasks
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Quinton Memorial Health & Rehabilitation
11.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Wood Dale Police Department
11.2012 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Certificate of Nursing -
Dalton State College
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