Dorothy Drake
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Ambitious Registered Nurse with extensive medical experience, from CNA to current licensure. My experience has been long term care, acute hospitals, Family Practice, Health Department, and Military facilities . I have strong hands on skills, leadership, continued education with the ability to evaluate and advocate patient needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
BAYADA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging in support of primary care provider.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Instruct patients and family in self medication of prescribed pharmaceutical agents
Nursing Unit Manager
Sanford Health And Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Managed daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds to promote cohesive decision-making regarding individualized patient needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency/ Sanford Health And Rehab
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds. skin tears, lacerations, surgical sites and burns.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients with various types of wounds, determining appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment strategies.
- Supported and assisted doctor in surgery, consultation and recovery procedures.
- Evaluated patients'' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal healing results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
08.2010 - 11.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Pediatrics to elders review, observe, and perform physical examinations to obtain and record relevant data, analyze data collected, and provide analysis to physician and healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assist health care providers with examinations and procedures
- Screen, review, and administer vaccinations per Standard Operating Procedures
- Document standard forms and track all relevant documentation via exceptional computer skills on various programs and applications including; MHS Genesis and MEDPROS
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2014
No Degree - Practical Nurse
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC05.2005
No Degree - Nursing Assistant II
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC08.1996
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision-Making
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Coordination
- Home care management
- Medication Management
- Disease Management
- Training staff
- Immunizations
References
Kenya Cruz Nurse Practitioner dillardkenya@yahoo.com
Terese Hollowell Nurse Practitioner teresahollowell1@gmail.com
Shaleska Vargas Client Service Manager shaleevalentin@gmail.com
Timeline
RN Case Manager
BAYADA
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Unit Manager
Sanford Health And Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 07.2023
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency/ Sanford Health And Rehab
12.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
08.2010 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
No Degree - Practical Nurse
Sampson Community College
No Degree - Nursing Assistant II
Fayetteville Technical Community College