Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
ACHIEVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
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Holly Dawson

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Nurse Navigator demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and expertise in orthopedics to assist patients in achieving optimum health, reduced hospitalization and increased quality of life. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory to function autonomously in patient care, resource management and other areas of professional practice. Drives clinical, quality and cost effective outcomes for patient population by identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement efforts.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Navigator

Orthokansas
11.2018 - Current
  • Coordinate patient specific care plans to enhance treatment pathways and optimize outcomes.
  • Educated patients on procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient navigation through healthcare services.

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  • Developed educational materials that improved patient knowledge and self-management of health conditions.Created an online class for patients undergoing joint replacement ( knee, hip, shoulder, and outpatient surgery).
  • Coordinate appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
  • Chair of the total joint replacement committee. This involves reviewing metics, clinical practice guidelines, and implementing performance improvement required so we could obtain out advanced certification for hip and knee replacement through The Joint Commission.
  • Chair for the total shoulder regalement team. working on metrics needed so we can apply for The Joint Commission total shoulder certification bu summer of 2026.
  • Other tasks: venipuncture for platelet-rich plasma injections, EKGs, orders medications for the clinic.

Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant

Mt. Oread Family Practice
07.2006 - 11.2018
  • Experience building and maintaining patient rapport while collaborating with different physicians to enhance the provider-patient working alliance; providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, determining patient priorities, and identifying patient nursing /medical needs; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; and providing a full range of nursing care to pediatric through geriatric patients with a variety of physical and mental health diseases/disorders.
  • Administered patient care, including medication management and IV therapy, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
  • 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.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Streamlined medication and vaccination administration processes for increased safety and accuracy.

Education

Associate of Science - Associates Degree Applied Science (Nursing)

Neosho County Community College
Ottawa, KS
12.2015

Practical Nursing Program

Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS
05.2012

Medical Assistant Program

Pinnacle Career Institute
Lawrence, KS
07.2006

High school diploma - undefined

Westfield High School
Westfield, NJ
05.2003

No Degree -

LMH Health Fellowship
01-2018

No Degree -

Leadership Douglas County
01-2025

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Clinical & Communication Skills
  • Medical Team Collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • CPR certified
  • Quality improvement
  • Educational materials development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in state of Kansas license # 134218
  • Associates Degree Applied Science (Nursing) from Neosho County Community College December, 2015.
  • Certified American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Timeline

Nurse Navigator

Orthokansas
11.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant

Mt. Oread Family Practice
07.2006 - 11.2018

Practical Nursing Program

Washburn Institute of Technology

Medical Assistant Program

Pinnacle Career Institute

High school diploma - undefined

Westfield High School

Associate of Science - Associates Degree Applied Science (Nursing)

Neosho County Community College

No Degree -

LMH Health Fellowship

No Degree -

Leadership Douglas County

ACHIEVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • Preceptor for 25 new clinical care members in LMH out-patient setting, 2006 - present
  • Earned Lean Six Sigma White Belt – 2014
  • Physician Division Cerner super user and committee member – May 2014 - present
  • Awarded PN-RN Articulation Academic Award from Neosho County Community College – December 2015
  • Nominated for SPARK THE FLAME for creating a list of TJC topics, educating clinical members, and evaluating competency. March 23, 2016
  • Team member of LMH Practice Transformation Network – September 2016 - present
  • Member of LMH Physician Division Health Stream group – March 2018 - present
  • LMH Clinical Ladder committee member – April 2018- present
  • Participant in LMH Fellowship program – August 2018- present
  • Vaccine project- collaboration with LMH Operation Excellence, pharmacy, clinical managers and IT to standardize outpatient vaccine administration, improve staff education, and reduce vaccine administration/documentation errors. – January 2018-present
Holly Dawson