Dillon McDowell
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 4 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical care specialty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Implementation and continued management of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
- Titration and initiation of intravenous medications to include Vasopressors, Insulin, Sedatives, Anticoagulants, Antihypertensives, and Antiarrhythmics.
- Supervised staff as a regular charge nurse.
Rapid Response Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes through timely assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
- Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to create individualized care plans for high-risk patients, reducing complications during treatment.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed patient care within the Medical ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2020
Certification
- ACLS (current - 2025)
- BLS (current - 2025)
- CCRN (current - 2026)
- TNCC (current - 2025)
Timeline
Rapid Response Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia