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Nero Dixon

Registered Nurse
Toledo,OH

Summary

Highly experienced team oriented nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, knowledge and sound judgment developed over a 16 year career. 11 years of experience in skilled/LTC rehabilitation centers. 5 years of experience in treating drug addiction. Skilled in managing drug and medical inventories, passionate about clinical quality improvement, educating patients, staff development and training. maintaining charts as well as overseeing day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Charge Nurse

MedOne Care Staffing Agency
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Able to arrive and work with minimal supervision.
  • Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].

Charge Nurse

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
  • Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Nursing Supervisor

Ohio Treatment Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
  • Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
  • Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
  • Improved client engagement with care planning and exceptional customer service.
  • Daily Intake admissions. Assessed if compatible for our program or higher acuity of care required.
  • Administered Suboxone and monitored clients COWS daily
  • Performed ECG

Nursing Supervisor

Midwest Detox Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
  • Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
  • Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
  • Educated team members and patients on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
  • Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
  • Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
  • Conducted clinical interviews and assisted with hiring decisions.
  • Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
  • Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Zepf Center
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
  • Administered medication and oversaw assigned patient care.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.

LPN

Medical Staffing Agency
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated and charted concerns regarding clients status, change in conditions to Physician and received and carried out new orders
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
  • Administered prescribed medications, PRN medications and started intravenous fluids as ordered. ]

LPN Charge Nurse

Golden Living Center
04.2006 - 02.2016
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider and family.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, Monitored Intake and output, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Supervised assigned CNA's providing patient care.
  • Followed doctor instructions for medication administration and or changes made to clients plan of treatment.
  • Administered Bolus and G/tube feeding. Trach care, Immobilizer use, Heart Holter monitoring, pace maker checks.

Education

Nursing Practice

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
07.2004

Certificate - LPN To RN Bridge Program

Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH
07-2024

Skills

  • Intake and discharge
  • Medical records management
  • Diabetes management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Professional bedside manner

Experience

["Registered Nurses"]

Education and Training

other

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Flexible work hours

Timeline

Registered Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
04.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse

MedOne Care Staffing Agency
10.2023 - Current

Charge Nurse

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 07.2023

Nursing Supervisor

Ohio Treatment Center
06.2020 - 06.2021

Nursing Supervisor

Midwest Detox Center
07.2019 - 06.2020

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Zepf Center
04.2017 - 02.2019

LPN

Medical Staffing Agency
02.2016 - 04.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Golden Living Center
04.2006 - 02.2016

Nursing Practice

Illinois Central College

Certificate - LPN To RN Bridge Program

Athena Career Academy

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