Jacqueline Dahl, FNP-C
FREDERICKSBURG,VA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 2 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Emergency Department nurse with 11 years of experience that is organized and dependable that has been successful at managing multiple priority patients with a positive attitude. Highly qualified and skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Meditech.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Promoted to Unit Coordinator
- Worked as a charge nurse and preceptor for the department
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Family Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Neurology
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Informed patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
- Diagnosed complex neurological disorders through thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic testing.
- Conducted extensive neurological examinations to accurately identify underlying causes of symptoms and develop appropriate interventions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Centercare
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Women's Health And Surgery Center
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA12.2013
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Performing EKGs
- Training staff
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Medication and IV administration
- Women's health exams
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AANP- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- TNCC Instructor-Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Neurology
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Centercare
11.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.2014 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Women's Health And Surgery Center
11.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
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