Mary Dawn Robinson
Glade Spring,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience ensuring high standards of competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. I have worked in the acute care setting for 30 years in many different areas of nursing from ER and pediatrics to cardiac, psychiatric, medical, and surgical ICU to hospice. Also worked last 13 years as a school nurse at a middle school with 300 students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID 19 Case Investigator and Vaccinator
Virginia Department of
Abingdon, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Contacted people exposed to individuals with COVID-19, assessed symptoms and referred for testing.
RN
Washington County Public Schools
Glade Spring, VA
08.2008 - Current
- Conducted mandated health screenings and special education assessments in a school with approximately 300 students
- Ensured external follow-up where required
- Provided daily care for students with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, acute and chronic illnesses and psychiatric disorders.
- Also administered ordered medications to specific students
- Taught family life curriculum to all middle school students in the school system
- Worked with parents, doctors, health department and the teachers and students to ensure excellent student health care
- Ensured HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN
Ballad/Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
05.1992 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05.1992
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
COVID 19 Case Investigator and Vaccinator
Virginia Department of
05.2020 - Current
RN
Washington County Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
RN
Ballad/Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
05.1992 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College