Suzanne Dawson
Middlebrook,MO
Summary
Compassionate, Driven, knowledgeable Registered Nurse for 13 Years. With distinguished understanding of hospital functions and clinical skills. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Mother/Baby Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Irvine, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Swing Bed-OB Un
Aya Healthcare
Clay Center, KS
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Ontario, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Developed patient-centered plans of care based on assessment findings and individualized needs of the mother-baby dyad.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions for high risk maternal and fetal conditions.
- Ensured safe transition from hospital to home by providing comprehensive discharge teaching and follow up instructions for mother-baby dyads.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Chinle, AZ
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Developed patient-centered plans of care based on assessment findings and individualized needs of the mother-baby dyad.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures including cesarean sections.
- Encouraged bonding between mother and baby by helping initiate skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth.
- Administered vaccines according to immunization guidelines set forth by Centers for Disease Control.
- Educated families about potential risks associated with preterm births or multiples deliveries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, colleagues and other healthcare personnel.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Belleville, IL
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patient's physical condition prior to each dialysis session.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in renal care.
- Provided direction to nursing staff regarding appropriate interventions based on assessment findings.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical issues.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Touchette Regional Hospital
Centreville, IL
11.2009 - 06.2018
- Performed physical assessments of pregnant women and documented findings in patient records.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and developed care plans to address any complications.
- Assessed patients' vital signs and monitored fetal heart rate during labor.
- Provided emotional support and education to pregnant mothers on childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, postpartum care.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries and other medical procedures related to obstetrics and gynecology.
- Managed pre-operative preparations for surgeries such as hysterectomies or cesarean sections.
- Instructed new mothers on proper infant care techniques including bathing, feeding, diapering, swaddling.
- Counseled patients on family planning options such as contraception methods or infertility treatments available.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting all observations, treatments administered, medications prescribed.
- Provided guidance on lifestyle changes that can improve a woman's health outcomes throughout her life cycle.
- Evaluated laboratory results from various tests ordered by the physician.
- Educated expectant parents about newborn care practices such as cord clamping or circumcision decisions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transition of care between departments.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
ER Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond Heights, MO
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical records system.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2009
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Licensed RN
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Relationship Building
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Infant CPR Certified
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Mother/Baby Nurse
AMN Healthcare
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Swing Bed-OB Un
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
10.2020 - 01.2021
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2020
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2018 - 01.2020
ER Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2016
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Touchette Regional Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Black Hawk College
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