Mary Danalyn Dadia
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in tracheostomy and ventilator patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub Acute LPN Nurse
Diamondback Health and Memory Care Center
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
LPN
Center at Arrowhead
Glendale, AZ
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Acute Rehab LPN Nurse
Pam Health and Rehab
Surprise, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
PCU LPN Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Sub-Acute LPN
Peoria Post Acute
Peoria, AZ
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Inpatient Case Manager (Remote)
Heritage Provider Network Inc./Regal Medical Group
Northridge, CA
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
Inpatient Case Manager
Accountable Health Care IPA
Signal Hill, CA
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
- Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.
Sub-Acute LVN Team Leader/Clinical Charge Nurse
Paramount Meadows Nursing Center
Paramount, CA
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
Sub-Acute LVN Charge Nurse
Norwalk Intercommunity Healthcare
Norwalk, CA
04.2007 - 06.2016
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
LVN Medication Nurse
Kindred Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, CA
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Anaheim, CA 06.2006
Skills
- Ventilator care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Certification
LPN #249212
Timeline
Sub Acute LPN Nurse
Diamondback Health and Memory Care Center
10.2023 - Current
Acute Rehab LPN Nurse
Pam Health and Rehab
01.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Center at Arrowhead
03.2022 - 06.2024
PCU LPN Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Sub-Acute LPN
Peoria Post Acute
10.2020 - 03.2022
Inpatient Case Manager (Remote)
Heritage Provider Network Inc./Regal Medical Group
12.2018 - 08.2020
Inpatient Case Manager
Accountable Health Care IPA
06.2016 - 11.2018
Sub-Acute LVN Team Leader/Clinical Charge Nurse
Paramount Meadows Nursing Center
09.2012 - 06.2016
LVN Medication Nurse
Kindred Hospital of Gardena
09.2009 - 05.2012
Sub-Acute LVN Charge Nurse
Norwalk Intercommunity Healthcare
04.2007 - 06.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
LPN #249212
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