Lola Dosch
Fargo,ND
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with strong background in public health and maternal child health, most notably at Fargo Cass Public Health/City of Fargo. Adept in nursing assessment, patient education and advocacy, community health coordination and care management. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and strive to deliver culturally sensitive care and education. Possess strong ability to build rapport with clients and families.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
City of Fargo- Fargo Cass Public Health
Fargo, North Dakota
08.2006 - Current
- Maternal Child health nurse home visitor. Promote healthy habits and provide education to clients regarding prenatal, postpartum, well-woman care, newborn, and toddler health and care. Promote healthy parenting practices, provide education regarding parenting, discipline, child development, play, etc. Health screenings, including blood pressure checks, mental health screens (i.e., PHQ-9, GAD), intimate partner violence screens, developmental screenings (ASQ screens), weight checks, and nursing assessments. Assess needs, and facilitate referrals as needed to community partners or healthcare providers.
- Provide emotional support to clients and families during difficult times.
- Provide culturally sensitive health care instruction and education within a home or community setting.
- Fit and Strong instructor. Lead an evidence-based fitness program for the elderly in a community setting.
- School nurse substitution. Provided coverage as needed for school nursing services.
- Respond to public health emergencies as needed, including immunizations and contact tracing.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary approach to providing public health services to the community and clients.
- Delegate and assign duties to home health aides, or ancillary personnel, as deemed appropriate.
- Health Tracks program provider.
- Assisted with correctional health duties, including health intake, TB skin tests, and immunizations.
- Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Perform community health duties as assigned.
Registered Nurse
Migrant Health Services Inc
Moorhead, MN
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Performed clinic nursing duties, including preliminary evaluations of patient conditions, nursing assessment, and asking questions regarding mental health and lifestyle factors to report to physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Altru Hospital
Grand Forks, North Dakota
06.1998 - 05.2005
- Conducted nursing assessments on patients, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging, stressful situations, promoting recovery.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted pediatricians during exams and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
- Assisted with coordination of discharge planning activities ensuring continuity of care post hospitalization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-1998
High School Diploma -
Devils Lake High School
Devils Lake, ND05-1994
Skills
- Nursing assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Follow-up calls
- Care management
- Vaccine administration
- Health care consultation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing plan development
- Setting up referrals
- Motivational interviewing
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- North Dakota Board of Nursing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
City of Fargo- Fargo Cass Public Health
08.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Migrant Health Services Inc
06.2005 - 07.2006
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Altru Hospital
06.1998 - 05.2005
- Registered Nurse License- North Dakota Board of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
High School Diploma -
Devils Lake High School
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