Sally Dorman
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Patient-focused retired registered nurse offering 40-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Coordinates staff, develops and delivers training materials on infection control and medication administration.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant to the Nursing Director
Jesus Clinic 386-253-6959
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Volunteer
Halifax Health Medical Center 386-425-4000
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Helped nurses by restocking supplies in the neonatal unit.
- Main duty was to hold and rock neonates with guidance and instruction from the nurses.
Community Support Program Medication Nurse
PKICC 907-481-2400
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to Kodiak Medical Center and community agencies.
- Provided emotional support to Clients and assisted in developing long-term plans and goals.
- Monitor and oversee medications for clients in the program.
- Facilitate visits to local physicians, accompanied clients to visits and collaborated in care of clients with chronic mental health issues and complex medical problems.
Public Health Nurse
State Of Alaska 907-486-3319
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
- Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources. Contact tracing on STI and communicable diseases using epidemiological methods of investigation with followup and surveillance.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination, and obesity.
- Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections, and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
- Delivered key information to callers regarding Sexual Transmitted Infections and reproductive health conditions and identified appropriate resources within community.
Infection Control Health Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
Providence Kodiak Island Med. Center 907-486-9500
02.2013 - 03.2013
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as [Type].
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends
- Worked with Kodiak Local Emergency Planning Committee and Emergency Services Council to implement emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
Case Manager
PKICC 907-481-2400
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Helped clients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Nursing House Supervisor
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.1995 - 05.2010
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 240-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership. Responsible for staffing the nursing units when there are call ins.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Nursing House Supervisor
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
1990 - 1997
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 270-acute care bed facility, providing guidance and leadership. - Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Community Hospital
Stamford, CT
1989 - 1990
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Staff Nurse Emergency Department and Clinics
West Haven VA Medical Center
West Haven, CT
02.1983 - 06.1989
- 8 bed Emergency Dept., responsible for running of Dermatologu, urology,cardio vascular clinic. Transferred to Quality Management
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Staff Nurse
USAF
Maxwell AFB, Osan AB, USAF Academy Hospital, AL, South Korea, Colorado Springs
05.1978 - 10.1982
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
ICU Staff Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
1981 - 1982
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
State Of Fl
Gainesville, FL
09.1976 - 04.1978
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.
Master of Science - Public Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.1990
Skills
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Policy Development
- Team Meetings
- Personnel Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- HIPAA Regulations
- Nurse Education and Training
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Personal Assistant to the Nursing Director
Jesus Clinic 386-253-6959
05.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Halifax Health Medical Center 386-425-4000
08.2018 - 02.2020
Community Support Program Medication Nurse
PKICC 907-481-2400
06.2016 - 09.2017
Public Health Nurse
State Of Alaska 907-486-3319
03.2013 - 05.2016
Infection Control Health Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
Providence Kodiak Island Med. Center 907-486-9500
02.2013 - 03.2013
Case Manager
PKICC 907-481-2400
06.2010 - 02.2011
Nursing House Supervisor
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.1995 - 05.2010
Nursing House Supervisor
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
1990 - 1997
Staff Nurse Emergency Department and Clinics
West Haven VA Medical Center
02.1983 - 06.1989
Staff Nurse
USAF
05.1978 - 10.1982
Pediatric Staff Nurse
State Of Fl
09.1976 - 04.1978
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Master of Science - Public Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Community Hospital
1989 - 1990
ICU Staff Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
1981 - 1982
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