Eric Davignon
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Accomplished career as a Registered Nurse and influential leader dedicated to improving patient outcomes through research, patient advocacy and patient education achieved through improved understanding and communications. 20 years' experience within Telemetry, Intensive Care, Ventilator Care, Wound Care, Hematology-Oncology, Neurology, Gastrointestinal care and Gynecology supporting medication management, treatment itineraries and per diem nursing. Possess a big-picture understanding of scope of work for patients following specific treatments as a pathway to see healing progression advocated through communication of processes to maintain calm.
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Per Diem Nurse
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sacramento, CA
10.2014 - Current
- Case manager working closely with physicians, medical staff and patients to coordinate with internal and external laboratories and pharmacies verifying processing of blood draw results prior to chemotherapy or appointments.
- Oversee medication orders ensuring pharmacy receives and completes order for each patient.
- Document all conditions, procedures and lab results via EPIC system relaying patient data to all Center departments increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
- Prevent delays in patient services by verifying insurance authorization and eligibility.
- Nurture patient relationships contributing to a positive mental outlook producing faster recovery.
- Commended for bolstering patient self-confidence by identifying and overcoming stressors via open communication providing a clear understanding of doctor's orders and medication management.
- Nominated for Daisy Award on 3 occasions based on patient recommendations for outstanding service.
Per Diem Nurse
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sacramento, CA
10.2014 - Current
- Providing after-care patient assessment following treatments setting up itineraries and medication management, and coordinating with physicians or Charge Nurse for possible interventions for pain management or complications.
- Assigned to work in Hematology-Oncology (HEMOC), Neurology, Gastro Intestinal and Gynecology departments based on flexibility and quick adaptation to patient needs, multiple doctors' specialties and thoroughness in patient assessment and follow-up.
- Expedite patients' work leave or medical reimbursement via thorough understanding to process medical leave paperwork and obtain required signatures and submission to FMLA.
Direct Referral Unit RN
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided urgent and emergency care to oncology patients for disease progression, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery needs.
- Received patients through direct referrals initiating IV fluids to begin diagnostic process and expedite immediate labs.
- Stabilized and treated patients for pulmonary embolisms, heart dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, urinary retention, gastrointestinal bleeding pleural and myocardial effusions.
- Increased efficiency and productivity by initiating standing orders with doctor's permission to assess patient's condition, draw cultures for labs, begin fluids and initiate protocol prior to doctor examinations for Sepsis, abdominal pain or dehydration conditions. Benchmarked as a best practice.
- Improved patient flow and justified higher manpower requests to reduce staffing shortages during peak periods by developing an Excel spreadsheet and monitor periods of heavy workloads over 2 years.
- Reduced costs of capital expenditures via analysis and review of preferred equipment usage eliminating repurchase of unused equipment.
- Noted for ability to work calmly with difficult patients via open communication to clarify information, establish daily itineraries of treatments, and explain processes reducing stress to maintain calm.
Surgical Telemetry Floor RN
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Performed post-surgical with occasional pre-surgical care on Critical Care or PACU patients.
- Cross-coordinated with all departments providing surgical drains, ostomies and wound care during patient rehabilitation, focused on returning patient to home care.
- Assigned to work with difficult patients maintaining calm to reduce escalations and patient issues.
- Nominated for Daisy Award based on quality of patient care, work ethic, and positive communications.
Intensive Care Unit RN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
Delta, CO
12.2007 - 05.2010
- Served as advocate for patients with acute congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, respiratory failure, drug overdose, mental heal consults and surgery recovery.
- Prepped patients for radiological and surgical procedures informing them of processes and procedures to reduce stress.
- Skilled in operating Drager ventilator, administering cardiac antiarrhythmic medication, vasopressors, central line care with Biopatch placement protocol, and Meditech software and various infusion devices.
- Increased disease prevention by educating patients and families on signs, symptoms and methods to reduce exacerbation and medication management.
- Reduced redundancy, improved patient healthcare education and increased RN efficiency by collaborating across departments to develop a standardized oxygen administration form for paper charts; achieved as member of Forms Committee.
Staff Nurse RN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
Delta, CO
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided patient care documenting vitals, medical histories and presenting symptoms.
- Patient advocate compiling with safe health care standards promoting positive environment expediting recovery.
Staff Nurse LVN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
Delta, CO
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided patient care documenting vitals, medical histories and presenting symptoms.
- Patient advocate compiling with safe health care standards promoting positive environment expediting recovery.
CNA
Delta County Memorial Hospital
Delta, CO
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Performed bedside care and shadowed nurses expanding perspective of patient care and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PAAssociates of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO 09.2005 - 01/2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Management
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, COSkills
- Patient care
- Medication management
- EHR documentation
- Care coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse, California, Colorado, Philadelphia
Volunteer Experience
- Incarnation Food Bank, Philadelphia, PA, 05/01/12, 10/31/12, Partnered with local farmers receiving donated produce from Farmer's Market following daily business sales., Distributed over 4,000 pounds of fresh produce to homebound individuals and food bank recipients.
- St. Paul's Senior Center, Philadelphia, PA, 05/01/12, 10/31/12, Rebuilt and maintained an urban garden within the local community., Created and circulated flyers throughout community requesting fresh food donations from urban gardens for Incarnation Food Bank, seeing a 10% increase in local donations.
Personal Information
Title: RN-BSN
Timeline
Clinical Per Diem Nurse
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
10.2014 - Current
Per Diem Nurse
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
10.2014 - Current
Direct Referral Unit RN
Fox Chase Cancer Center
09.2010 - 07.2013
Surgical Telemetry Floor RN
Fox Chase Cancer Center
09.2010 - 09.2012
Intensive Care Unit RN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 05.2010
Staff Nurse RN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 12.2007
Associates of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
09.2005 - 01/2006
Staff Nurse LVN
Delta County Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2007
CNA
Delta County Memorial Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Management
Colorado Christian University