Drake Dennis
Altoona,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Provide nursing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients,specializing in patients with neurological dysfunction
- Assist with interventional radiology procedures and diagnostics
- Assess patients including NIHSS protocols, comprehensive head-to-toe, and in-depth focused assessments
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition, acute changes, and response to interventions with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Serve as relief charge and member of rapid response team
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Adara Healthcare Staffing
Hollidaysburg, PA
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Utilized a variety of EMR systems to document nursing care provided
- Adapted to a variety of facilities policies and cultures
- Performed nursing duties in varied settings, including long-term care, post-acute care, behavioral health, and substance abuse detox and rehabilitation facilities
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Care Medical- Blair County Prison
Hollidaysburg, PA
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per physicians' orders and facility policy
- Updated and maintained records in patients' electronic health records
- Monitored patients' mental health and substance detoxification status and instituted appropriate interventions as necessary
Charge Nurse LPN
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Hollidaysburg, PA
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Administered medications per physicians orders and facility policies
- Provided would care and restorative treatments
- Maintained the dignity and comfort of all assigned patients
- Supervised and delegated tasks to support personnel
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Bachelors of Science - Human Resource Management, Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Intervention
- Time Management
Certification
- BLS Provider and Instructor
- ACLS Provider and Instructor
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Emergency Neurological Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Altoona
09.2020 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Adara Healthcare Staffing
06.2019 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Care Medical- Blair County Prison
05.2018 - 06.2019
Charge Nurse LPN
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor's - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Bachelors of Science - Human Resource Management, Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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