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PATRINA DUNN

Riviera Beach

Summary

Compassionate, Organized, and dependable Registered Nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse- Transition to Nurse Practice

Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center
10.2024 - 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. ( IV, IM, PO)
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • BLS/ACLS
  • Mental Health First Aide
  • EHR documentation with CPRS

Registered Nurse

Futures Recovery Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral and monitored responses.
  • 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, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Nurse Extern

St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023

· Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.

· Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.

· Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.

· Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.

· Prepared and administered medications by established protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

TrustBridge
03.2017 - 02.2022

· Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

· Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation

· Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

· Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

· Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.

· Engaged with the patient family and friends to provide a courteous visit experience.

Certified Nursing Assistant

MorseLife
11.2014 - 03.2017

· Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

· Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

· Took patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse and documented height and weight.

· Delivered a high level of care to every patient.

· Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Afterschool Counselor

Benoist Farms Elementary School
12.2012 - 01.2015

· Conducted group learning activities based on differentiated learning techniques.

· Checked after-school environments and equipment for safety and appropriateness.

Assisted children with homework and grade-level appropriate studying techniques.

Education

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE Nursing -

Academy For Nursing and Health Occupations
01.2024

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College
05.2020

Skills

  • Collecting specimens
  • Infection control procedures
  • Documentation procedures
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Quick problem solver
  • ADL Assistance
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Charting expertise
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Licensed RN
  • Performing EKGs
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Medication distribution

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Transition to Nurse Practice

Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Futures Recovery Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Nurse Extern

St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

TrustBridge
03.2017 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

MorseLife
11.2014 - 03.2017

Afterschool Counselor

Benoist Farms Elementary School
12.2012 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE Nursing -

Academy For Nursing and Health Occupations