Hope Dawkins
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Spartanburg Medical Center, adept in patient assessments and critical care, with a strong emphasis on medication and IV administration. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care. Excelled in employing advanced clinical judgment and infection control measures, significantly contributing to improved treatment outcomes and patient education.
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical care, long term care, and rehabilitation specialty.
Diligent critical care Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nursed
Spartanburg Medical Center
01.1999 - 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina @ Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC05-1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- Health screening
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
Timeline
Registered Nursed
Spartanburg Medical Center
01.1999 - Current
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina @ Upstate
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
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