Doreen Short
Willis,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of environments and settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, QMHA
Marion County Health Department
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Worked in adult behavior health as part of an interdisciplinary team treating severely mentally ill clients.
- Administered IM medications prescribed to clients, monitored for side effects and maintained proper MARS.
- Worked as nurse on duty, triaging interventions and prioritizing necessary actions throughout shift.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN
Dallas Retirement Village
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with state regulatory standards.
RN
Pediatric Services Of America
02.2006 - 10.2008
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon start of shift to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on comprehensive patient care plans to improve client outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely via G-Tube, performed proper trach-care and other ordered treatments while monitoring for any adverse reactions.
- Maintained proper documentation per agency standards and communication of any changes of client condition as necessary.
RN
Premier Nurse Staffing
07.1994 - 07.2001
- Worked as agency RN at Oregon State Hospital on Child/Adolescent units.
- Worked as a multidisciplinary team member to provide highest level of nursing care to patients at state hospital.
- Managed complex cases of mentally ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Helped educate patients families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR06.1994
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Reliable; Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Feeding Pump Experience
- Trach Experience
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Seizure management
Timeline
RN, QMHA
Marion County Health Department
04.2015 - 02.2021
RN
Dallas Retirement Village
04.2012 - 07.2013
RN
Pediatric Services Of America
02.2006 - 10.2008
RN
Premier Nurse Staffing
07.1994 - 07.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chemeketa Community College
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