Dixie McDill
Crossville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Marshall Medical Centers, excelling in intravenous therapy and compassionate care. Proven ability to manage complex patient caseloads while ensuring compliance with healthcare ethics. Recognized for enhancing patient education and documentation processes, delivering high-quality care to diverse populations in fast-paced environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marshall Medical Centers
06.2024 - Current
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
CNA
Barfield Health Care
08.2014 - 11.2020
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05-2024
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Intake and discharge
- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marshall Medical Centers
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2020 - 05.2024
CNA
Barfield Health Care
08.2014 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Snead State Community College
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