Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Ginger Dunton

Ginger Dunton

Summary

Attentive and focused healthcare professional with extensive hands-on experience in hospital environments, including over 1,080 hours as an RN and 696 hours as a student nurse. Skilled in building rapport with patients and families, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, and medication administration. Adept at critical thinking and communication, with a strong focus on team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, providing efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital & Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Managed a caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Waitress Trainer

Olive Garden
08.2019 - 04.2024
  • Provided continuous evaluation and feedback to server employees
  • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods
  • Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension
  • Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food, and providing amazing customer service
  • Trained over 50 servers
  • Highest food sales winner several times

Medical Assistant

HeadsUP
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Biofeedback technician
  • Offered technical support and troubleshooting issues to enhance office productivity
  • Interacted with over 50 customers by phone per day, email, or in-person to provide medical records, scheduling, refills, and Rx PARs
  • Trained new hires on front office and medical assistant procedures to better service customers
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments

Education

ABSN - Nursing

Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV
11.2023

Prerequisites For Nursing - Prenursing Studies

Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
05.2020

AAS - Network Systems Administration

ITT Technical Institute
North Las Vegas, NV
06.2014

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance

Certification

  • BLS certified (RQI)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital & Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Waitress Trainer

Olive Garden
08.2019 - 04.2024

Medical Assistant

HeadsUP
08.2015 - 05.2019

Prerequisites For Nursing - Prenursing Studies

Nevada State College

AAS - Network Systems Administration

ITT Technical Institute
  • BLS certified (RQI)

ABSN - Nursing

Roseman University of Health Sciences
Ginger Dunton