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Jami Dauksavage

Goreville,IL

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with focus on delivering high-quality patient care in diverse settings. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes in dynamic environments.


Experienced with comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring personalized care plans are in place. Utilizes strong communication and coordination skills to effectively manage patients' needs and services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Nurse

Genie Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
  • Promote a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention.
  • Deliver high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improve patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop/ implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, planning safe discharge from infirmary.

PRN Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit

SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide high-quality, compassionate care to cardiac patients during critical moments and emergencies.
  • Enhance patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
  • Safely administer medications according to physician orders, minimizing risk of adverse drug interactions.
  • Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Trusted Health
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Efficient triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and need.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and procedures such as IV insertions, blood draws, EKGs, wound care management, splint application among others within the scope of practice for a travel nurse role.
  • Streamlined patient flow through the department by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges effectively with courteous, professional communication.
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs were met, and their rights were respected throughout the care process.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Educated patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions at their levels of understanding, answering questions about conditions/treatments.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents while dealing with chronic conditions concurrently.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws/prevent information breaches.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

SIH Herrin Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2023
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition, starting IVs, drawing labs and implementing established protocols.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency and effectiveness.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized case management plans.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Streamlined communication between patients/caregivers, and service providers to ensure timely access and connection to relevant resources.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.

NICU Registered Nurse

SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Served as Transition Nurse to newborns immediately after delivery, to stabilize and ensure smooth transition to extrauterine life, sometimes involving neonatal resuscitation efforts in high-stress situations.
  • Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, chest tubes, and umbilical line placements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations, promoting trust and respect between patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about safety and overall well-being.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, laying groundwork for effective case management.
  • Developed resource directory for clients, simplifying their search for essential services.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • BLS, ACLS, ECRN, TNCC, NIHSS
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Clear communication
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Chronic illness management
  • Proficient in documentation standards
  • Care coordination
  • Healthcare advocacy
  • Targeted intervention strategies
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient education
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Computers/Software Proficiency
  • Dependable and respectful
  • Proficient in task management
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Resource evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Wound care

Timeline

Travel Nurse

Genie Healthcare
01.2025 - Current

PRN Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit

SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
11.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Trusted Health
01.2023 - 10.2023

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

SIH Herrin Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2023

NICU Registered Nurse

SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
08.2014 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Shawnee Community College

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