Sacha Dawkins
Millport,AL
Summary
Conscientious Nurse Educator with clinical expertise and 19+ years of experience as both a clinical and classroom educator. Possessing proven history of successfully developing curriculum and promoting career development. Offering expertise in Obstetrical/Gynecological nursing care and knowledgeable in general medicine.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
Mississippi University For Women
03.2004 - Current
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within baccalaureate nursing realm to serve as informational resource to students.
- Evaluated patient care systems for potential areas of improvement such as updated student clinical performance and proposed solutions and consequent curriculum adjustments.
- Served on multiple educational and curricular committees to improve student and patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
BriovaRx
01.2007 - 07.2016
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery
Nurse Practitioner
Mississippi University For Women Health Center
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fayette Family Medical Clinic
10.2002 - 10.2005
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through [Action] and [Action].
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.1995 - 05.2001
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Specialized in obstetrical/gynecological nursing care of high-risk and normal-risk clients.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice (w/Education)
Samford University
Birmingham, AL08.2018
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Supervising Students
- Clinical Agency Relationships
Certification
- Multi-state License (Alabama) - Valid license held since 1995 in Alabama and Mississippi. Multi-state license obtained in 2021 until present.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Consultant
BriovaRx
01.2007 - 07.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Mississippi University For Women Health Center
08.2006 - 12.2008
Nurse Educator
Mississippi University For Women
03.2004 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fayette Family Medical Clinic
10.2002 - 10.2005
Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.1995 - 05.2001
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice (w/Education)
Samford University
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