Dwona R. Stevens
Brunswick,Ga
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with strong background in education and training. Skilled in developing and implementing effective teaching strategies, fostering collaborative environment, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in patient care, curriculum design, and staff development. Known for reliability, strong communication skills, and results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
B Braun Medical Inc.
Pennsylvania
01.2019 - Current
- Provides education/training to customers on the use of B Braun Medical’s products; works with sales representatives/CNC through in service education and training programs; clinical and product troubleshooting and follow up activities; product focus revolves primarily around the infusion therapy and introcan safety product line; functions as a clinical and product expert representing B Braun Medical in the health care community; conducts and leads in services and educational sessions relative to B Braun medical products during evaluations, conversions and troubleshooting; serves as a product resource expert/mentor for other B Braun educators while in accounts performing training/educational activities.
Admissions Coordinator/Case Manager
Saint Simons By-The-Sea
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Screening patients by comparing patient’s condition to admission criteria; evaluating and accepting patients as well as referring patients and families to other programs and institutions if unable to admit at our facility. Admits patients by completing admission and financial responsibility forms; coordinating and arranging physical, social, emotional and support services for patients as well as their family. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data. Keeps patients and staff safe by following safety policies, procedures and regulations. Preauthorizes patients with insurance companies via phone and portal authorizations. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. Enhances organizations reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Pediatric Charge Nurse Emergency Room
WellStar Health Systems
Marietta, Georgia
07.2006 - 03.2016
- Direct care for patients, adult and pediatric, with both acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for implementing standards of practice interpreting system and departmental policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care. Responsible for safe delivery of care that adjusts to needs of the patient while considering population, age and cultural diversity. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining professional networks.
Case Manager in Emergency Department
WellStar Health Systems
Marietta, Georgia
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisting in all aspects of care within as well as outside of the facility best serving the patients acute and/or chronic conditions. Identifying patient needs, current services, and available resources, connecting the patient to services and resources to meet their established goals. Documenting patients’ case management plans and ongoing activities. Identifying and addressing patients’ risk factors and/or obstacles for care. Educating the patient/family/caregiver about the case management process and evaluating their understanding of the process. Communicating the care preferences of patients, serving as their advocate, and verifying that interventions are meeting their needs and goals of treatment.
Nurse Manager, Drew and Vogel Health Centers
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
02.2005 - 05.2006
- Day to day operations of two neighborhood health centers, including staffing, scheduling, monthly and yearly budgets (operating, revenue and capital) and team building. Supervision, direction, communication and resource information for the healthcare teams, coordination of patient care services, and skilled nurse evaluations, as well as conflict resolution. Facilitate monthly meetings for staff and social work teams and worked closely with the Dayton Indigent Care Consortium to coordinate and facilitate care for the medically underserved.
Nurse Case Manager, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Using approved criteria to determine admission versus observation status within the ER. Ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care. Enter pertinent patient data for reviews into the computer system daily. Communicate with the physicians, as well as the CM Medical Director, concerning patients within the department. Deal with social issues of patients, providing community resources to the indigent population, as well as the homeless. Immediate review of patients presenting with chest pain, focusing on the appropriate patient status, therefore impacting and improving effectiveness of patients’ LOS.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Room
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
07.1998 - 09.2003
- Direct care for patients with both chronic and acute health problems, as well as trauma care. Promoted health and support to patients and their families coping with illnesses. Provided strong contributions to identify the highest quality of care on all patients. Accurately demonstrated med/surg., cardiac, psychiatric and critical care skills daily in Level II Trauma Center. Relief Charge Nurse duties included all of the above as well as organizing and assigning team members to the ongoing staffing needs and situations, helping to resolve conflict among team members, communicating with physicians the status of the emergency room capacity and acuity of patients present.
Relief Charge Nurse, Emergency Room
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Direct care for patients with both chronic and acute health problems, as well as trauma care. Promoted health and support to patients and their families coping with illnesses. Provided strong contributions to identify the highest quality of care on all patients. Accurately demonstrated med/surg., cardiac, psychiatric and critical care skills daily in Level II Trauma Center. Relief Charge Nurse duties included all of the above as well as organizing and assigning team members to the ongoing staffing needs and situations, helping to resolve conflict among team members, communicating with physicians the status of the emergency room capacity and acuity of patients present.
Education
Certification - LNC
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia01.2010
BSN - undefined
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio01.2006
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Marion Technical College
Marion, Ohio01.1996
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Clinical expertise
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Mentoring proficiency
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Online teaching
- Multitasking
Certification
RN License Number RN182040 Compact State of Georgia
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
B Braun Medical Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Admissions Coordinator/Case Manager
Saint Simons By-The-Sea
08.2017 - 04.2019
Case Manager in Emergency Department
WellStar Health Systems
01.2009 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Pediatric Charge Nurse Emergency Room
WellStar Health Systems
07.2006 - 03.2016
Nurse Manager, Drew and Vogel Health Centers
Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2006
Nurse Case Manager, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2003 - 02.2005
Relief Charge Nurse, Emergency Room
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse, Emergency Room
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1998 - 09.2003
BSN - undefined
Capital University
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Marion Technical College
Certification - LNC
University of Georgia