Dana Rogers
Milton,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital UofL Health
Louisville , KY
2023.02 - Current
- Direct patient care for patients in advanced heart failure. Monitor and care for patients with heart transplants and left ventricular assistive devices (LVADs)
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Bedford Springs Health & Rehab
Bedford , KY
2020.04 - Current
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Direct patient care
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bedford Springs Health & Rehab
Bedford , KY
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Direct patient care
- Provided knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to patient questions and concerns.
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provide orientation and trained new medical staff
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Louisville , KY
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Direct patient care
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
Hanover , IN
2018.10 - 2020.12
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Direct patient care
- 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.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare
Bedford , KY
2018.02 - 2020.04
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Direct patient care
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Glasgow, KY12.2017
High School Diploma -
Logan County High School
Russellville, KY05.1997
Skills
- LVAD Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS Certified
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Orientation and training
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Direct patient care
- Patient relations
- Patient safety
- Staff supervision
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Diabetes management
- Intake and discharge
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Basic math
- Tracheostomy Care
- SBAR Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Assessment
- IV drug therapy management
- Urology knowledge
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Palliative Care
- Licensed RN
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital UofL Health
2023.02 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bedford Springs Health & Rehab
2022.01 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.01
Registered Nurse
Bedford Springs Health & Rehab
2020.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
2018.10 - 2020.12
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare
2018.02 - 2020.04
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Logan County High School
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