Jeffrey Dawes
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Veteran's Administration Hospital, showcasing exceptional skills in care coordination and clinical leadership. Excelled in mentoring and fostering a supportive environment, significantly enhancing patient care and staff proficiency. Demonstrates a unique blend of compassionate patient interaction and decisive action in high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers [Number] years of patient care and advocacy within [Type] units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through [Number] years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply [Skill] and [Skill].
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Charge Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Charge Nurse
Kettering Behavioral Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH12.1999
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Compassionate and Patient
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Care
Accomplishments
Nursing Excellence Award- Miami Valley Hospital 2002
Nursing Excellence Award-State of Ohio 2005
Daisy Award-Extraordinary Nursing award - Kettering Behavioral Hospital 2014
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022
Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2019
Charge Nurse
Kettering Behavioral Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College