Robin Dann
Cranberry Township,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric, Home care, Hospice and Inpatient Rehab experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff field nurse
BAYADA Home Health Care
Zelienople, PA
07.2013 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Pediatric patients in home care environment.
- Administered medications to pediatric patients and monitored response to medications.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
LECOM-Millcreek Community Hospital
Erie, PA
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Hospice Nurse
Regional Home Health
Erie, PA
07.2013 - 04.2014
- A typical day included the following: assessments,medication reviews and refills,wound care,skin assessments,foley catheter insertion and care,admission and discharge from hospice care and keeping family and physician updated.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of hospice patients in the Home Care environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Home Of Erie
Erie, PA
07.2004 - 06.2013
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Home Health Care Nurse
Erie Home Health
Erie, PA
03.2003 - 07.2004
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Staff Nurse(Pediatric Unit)
Hamot Medical Center(UPMC)
Erie, PA
05.1994 - 08.2002
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gannon University
Erie Pa05.1994
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- Home Care
- Hospice Care
- EMR Systems
- Accurate Documentation
- Experience Administering Inject
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
LECOM-Millcreek Community Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2018
Staff field nurse
BAYADA Home Health Care
07.2013 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Regional Home Health
07.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Home Of Erie
07.2004 - 06.2013
Home Health Care Nurse
Erie Home Health
03.2003 - 07.2004
Staff Nurse(Pediatric Unit)
Hamot Medical Center(UPMC)
05.1994 - 08.2002
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gannon University
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