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Dotty Hagmier

Dotty Hagmier

San Clemente,CA

Summary

Motivated positive leader excited to contribute my diverse experience in critical care to expand my skills and career with an IV medical team.

Vast background of education and experience spanning the decades from critical care nursing; burn unit to cardiac and high level management; pivoting to health centered teaching and leadership.

Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

RN, Critical Care

Mission Hospital
08.2003 - 11.2006
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
  • Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

RN, ICU

South Coast Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2003
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

RN, ICU TRAVELER

American Mobile Healthcare
05.2002 - 11.2002
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on critical care units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

RN, Hemodialysis ICU

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE
12.2001 - 03.2002
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Accessed hemodialysis ports for acute care setting dialysis in the in-patient clinic and at the bedside
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Assisted and collaborated with the critical care team for the proper care and management of the patients during and after hemodialysis
  • Frequently utilized our skills for inserting IVs for the nurses throughout hospital for patients with difficult IV access

Acute Hemodialysis RN

Mobil Dialysis
02.2001 - 11.2001
  • Traveled from hospital to hospital to perform hemodialysis at the bedside in med-surg units and in the ICU
  • Accessing all types of ports for hemodialysis
  • Worked independently with patients as a third party at bedside and collaborated with patients primary nurse for optimal care based on patient's ongoing and shifting needs throughout dialysis
  • Maintained detailed charting to track care, maintain recorded and prepare reports.
  • Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.


RN, ICU

FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN
07.1998 - 02.2001
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN, Critical Care

AROUND THE CLOCK HEALTHCARE
04.1995 - 06.1998
  • Registry RN requiring high levels of flexibility and adaptability to go into ICU's as needed to help with staffing shortages
  • Worked in high stressful and demanding situations in critical care to care for patients by quickly learning new systems to give proficient level of care
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

RN Supervisor and Nurse Manager of CCU

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.1995 - 11.1997
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

RN, Critical Care Burn Unit Traveler

American Mobile Healthcare
02.1995 - 04.1995
  • Extensive burn dressing changes
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Burn ICU RN

Loyola University Medical Center
02.1993 - 06.1994
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Extensive burn wound management, debridement, dressing application, dressing changes at bedside and in shower room
  • Intensive pain management
  • Assist with occupational, physical therapies and intensive ADLs
  • Psychosocial support through the trauma of loss of body image and life changes related to burn injuries

CEO and Creator Moms In Charge

Self-employeed
09.2011 - 05.2015
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and health-driven company culture to bring together moms in Orange County, California to learn what was in their food and products to make healthier choices with their kids
  • Created curriculum and programs to assist moms to inspire their kids to choose healthier options at home, school and play
  • Created monthly meetings from September to May each year that focused on one of the components of health factors that moms could manage and modify : diet, home, beauty, mindfulness, activity
  • Created Kids In Charge, a program for schools and home to inspire kids to be more empowered to understand the benefits of making healthy choices and inspiring them to begin making optimal ones
  • Facilitated community based meetings to cultivate comradery and inspiring friendships
  • Created a team of leaders to co-lead, teach and inspire other moms
  • Created a conference with well-known inspirational health experts to inspire and facilitate more community
  • Utilized the monthly meetings, expert speakers and teachers and the community to shift the culture to where healthy became not only accepted but expected to raising healthy vibrant kids


Certified Yoga Instructor

Self-employeed
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.
  • Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Promoted workshops, retreats and other special events to supplement class instruction and provide additional learning opportunities for students.
  • Created Yoga Retreat abroad in Costa Rica and created original curriculum, weaving the elements of earth, water, air, fire and the 7 Chakras throughout the adventurous and inspirational 6 days
  • Created my own version of Yoga,ChakraYo, that combined my education of Chakradance and Yoga with my intuitive creative ideas

Education

Holy Yoga Certified Instructor - Yoga

Holy Yoga
On Line
10.2021

Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga

Core Power Yoga
Aliso Viejo, CA
04.2016

Certified Health Coach - Health Coaching

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
On Line
03.2012

Certified Massage Therapist - Body Work

Academy of Healing Arts
Macon, Georgia
11.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph College of Nursing
Joliet, IL
12.1992

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA
06.1990

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • IV proficiency
  • Taking Vitals
  • Critical Care Assessments
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Project Implementation
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Creative Thinking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Administering Medicines
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Emotional Support
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Wellness Coaching
  • Retreat Programs
  • Relationship Development
  • Class Instruction
  • Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Nutrition Advisory
  • Life-Long Learner
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Course Development

Certification

  • BLS
  • First Aid
  • IV (complete 4/14-4/15)
  • Certified Health Coach
  • Certified Yoga Instructor

Additional Information

I am motivated to begin working with a healthcare team to utilize the skills I have learned in working in critical care and merging them with my other health promoting education I have achieved over the last several years while raising my children.

I am passionate about helping others and bringing the best care possible in whatever area of expertise I work.

Now that my children are older, I am more available to pursue more aspects of my career possibilities.

Timeline

Certified Yoga Instructor

Self-employeed
04.2016 - 03.2019

CEO and Creator Moms In Charge

Self-employeed
09.2011 - 05.2015

RN, Critical Care

Mission Hospital
08.2003 - 11.2006

RN, ICU

South Coast Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2003

RN, ICU TRAVELER

American Mobile Healthcare
05.2002 - 11.2002

RN, Hemodialysis ICU

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE
12.2001 - 03.2002

Acute Hemodialysis RN

Mobil Dialysis
02.2001 - 11.2001

RN, ICU

FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN
07.1998 - 02.2001

RN Supervisor and Nurse Manager of CCU

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.1995 - 11.1997

RN, Critical Care

AROUND THE CLOCK HEALTHCARE
04.1995 - 06.1998

RN, Critical Care Burn Unit Traveler

American Mobile Healthcare
02.1995 - 04.1995

Burn ICU RN

Loyola University Medical Center
02.1993 - 06.1994

Holy Yoga Certified Instructor - Yoga

Holy Yoga

Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga

Core Power Yoga

Certified Health Coach - Health Coaching

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Certified Massage Therapist - Body Work

Academy of Healing Arts

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Middle Georgia College

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