Dorothy Hathorn
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at Christian Care Nursing Home, adept in care coordination and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, demonstrated through effective staff training and chronic disease management. Skilled in patient advocacy and staff supervision, consistently fostering improved healthcare outcomes.
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Christian Care Nursing Home
Muskegon, MI
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Direct Care Worker
Beacon Specialized Living Services
Muskegon, MI
06.2008 - 05.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI05-2022
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Staff education
- Duty delegation
- Licensed RN
- Chronic disease management
- Documenting observations
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Christian Care Nursing Home
05.2017 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Beacon Specialized Living Services
06.2008 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
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