TOWANNA DOVER
Franklin Park,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated and compassionate nursing graduate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Starlight pediatric home care agency
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, agencies, families and caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
ED TECHNICAN
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Phlebotomy procedures, Wound care and splinting, Triage patient care, Unit secretary functions, Ed technician functions, Work relating to lab specimens, including collection and delivery, Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures, Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.EKG interpretation and monitoring
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON SOMERSET
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maximized patient flow by providing superior operation support, Answered questions and directed patients to correct locations, Kept all areas stocked and neat, Followed health system guidelines at all time to ensure accurate care, Adhered to HIPPA requirements and maintained all confidentiality, Cleaned and prepared patient rooms.
Education
Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJ04-2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2016
Professional Experience
- Allaire Rehabilitation and Nursing freehold, NJ / 02/2023 - 05/2023
- AristaCare at Norwood Terrace Plainfield, NJ / 07/2023 - 10/2023
- Cornell Care & Rehabilitation CenterUnion, NJ/ 10/2023 - 01/2024
Student Nurse - Clinical Rotation
- Patient Assessment
- Physical Assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Medication administration, Injections & Documentation
- Immunization Administration & Documentation
- Vital Signs
- Wound Care & Treatment
- G-Tube Feeding and Care
- Patient evaluations
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Provide emotional support, companionship, and social engagement to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Follow strict infection control protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
- Adhere to all hygiene and sanitation guidelines.
License and certifications
- License practical nurse
- Bls
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Starlight pediatric home care agency
10.2024 - Current
ED TECHNICAN
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2022
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON SOMERSET
08.2015 - 08.2016
Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology
Kean University