John Dorney
Susanville,CA
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Emergency department as well as all aspects of correctional nursing. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Susanville, CA
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to inmates with chronic and acute medical conditions.
- Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained medical records.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.
- Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Documented patient information obtained from nursing assessment, physician orders, laboratory results and patient responses to treatments in the electronic health record system.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving inmates; administered first aid and CPR when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Susanville, CA
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, CA12-2013
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- Health care consultation
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Cerner Super user
- CPR instructor
- ACLS instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Lassen Medical Center
04.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College