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HOLLI DENTON

Crandon,Wisconsin

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified BSN RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 20+ years record in field and looking for challenging and rewarding position.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

Aspirius
04.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
  • Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
  • Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
  • Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
  • Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
  • Supported successful implementation of newly adopted protocols within the PACU department through active involvement in training sessions and policy updates.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards for optimal patient health.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in nursing practices and trends within the PACU specialty area.
  • Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.

Director/Public Health Officer

Forest County Health Department
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources
  • Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments
  • Helped with targeting public health work by developing needs assessments
  • Devised new health education and promotion programs to meet specific or at-large needs of local community
  • Enhanced public health initiatives by developing and improving materials
  • Wrote reports and bulletins outlining key health topics and response strategies
  • Promoted public health initiatives through media collaborations, organization websites and press releases
  • Designed and coordinated health-centered training programs for local organizations
  • Evaluated data to identify and address community-specific health needs
  • Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, and families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large
  • Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention and treatment

Public Health Nurse

Forest County Health Department
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations
  • Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners
  • Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards
  • Performed assessments for each individual case to determine best fit for materials and services
  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
  • Investigated Health Hazards in the county
  • Gave vaccines to VFC eligible clients and organized and participated in school vaccination clinics for flu shots/and for community
  • Aging Newsletter, taught Walk with Ease for elderly clients with arthritis
  • Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses
  • Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Initiated programs to address health needs of families with emphasis on women and children
  • Identified unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring that outbreaks were remedied in timely fashion
  • Attended functions within community and spoke with members of public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity
  • Produced media advisories, brochures, fact sheets, print ads and newsletters
  • Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects
  • Drafted and maintained training manuals for department

Ambulatory/Registered Nurse, PACU

Ascension Health/Ministry Health Care
09.2008 - 09.2017
  • Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia
  • Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia
  • Worked in preadmission's, to preregister patients before surgery appointments for continued care
  • Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort
  • Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery
  • Educated patient and family, utilizing teach-back method and discharge and discussing effective aftercare
  • Evaluated patient's response to treatment, implementing needed adjustments
  • Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures
  • Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial issues of patient's condition throughout procedures
  • Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Ministry Health Care St Mary's Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2008
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Ministry Health Care, Ministry Dialysis
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details
  • Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting
  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records
  • Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety
  • Administered medications to 15-25 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans
  • Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance
  • Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy
  • Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications
  • Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Ministry Health St. Mary's Hospital
05.2003 - 01.2004
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
  • Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response
  • Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery
  • Explained care, physician-ordered tests and medications with patients and family members or caregivers
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
  • Documented patients' assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes
  • Analyzed therapeutic interventions to monitor risk complications and contraindications
  • Consulted with patients, collected histories and vitals, ordered labs and interpreted test results
  • Met with more than 8 patients every shift to assess conditions and make care decisions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nicolet College
Rhinelander, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Expertise in Disease Investigation and Follow up
  • Public Health
  • Resource advocacy
  • Support networks
  • Scientific terminology
  • Customer service
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Working collaboratively
  • People skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • IV insertion
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

Aspirius
04.2021 - Current

Director/Public Health Officer

Forest County Health Department
05.2020 - 01.2021

Public Health Nurse

Forest County Health Department
10.2017 - 05.2020

Ambulatory/Registered Nurse, PACU

Ascension Health/Ministry Health Care
09.2008 - 09.2017

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Ministry Health Care St Mary's Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2008

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Ministry Health Care, Ministry Dialysis
01.2004 - 12.2005

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Ministry Health St. Mary's Hospital
05.2003 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governor's University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nicolet College

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