Registered Nurse Quality Care
Resume:
Dani (DeDe) Donahue
Gallipolis, OH *****
***************@*****.***
To obtain a position as a registered nurse in a safe setting where medical and people skills will be utilized fully to provide quality care to patients and maximize the effectiveness of the healthcare facility.
Work Experience
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Pleasant Valley Hospital - Point Pleasant, WV
November 2023 to February 2024
• Educated family members on disease processes, treatment plans, and post-discharge care to support informed decision-making and smooth transitions home.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper sterile technique and maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations, fostering a therapeutic environment conducive to healing.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Performed accurate documentation in electronic health records systems, upholding legal requirements while facilitating communication between healthcare team members.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Improved patient safety with thorough assessments, early identification of potential complications, and prompt interventions.
• Tailored nursing care plans according to unique needs and preferences of patients under my supervision.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to diverse populations.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Chemotherapy/ Infusion Nurse
Pleasant Valley Hospital NKA Rivers Health
August 2021 to November 2023
• I applied to learn about infusion and chemotherapy
• It is a very small clinic setting
• We have very few patients.I am interested in expanding my understanding and knowledge of cancer treatments amd options.
• Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in oncology nursing and chemotherapy administration.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities and varying degrees of symptom severity.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
RN Staff Nurse
Pleasant Valley Hospital NKA Rivers Health
July 2013 to July 2013
• I accepted a position on a med surg floor as a floor RN
• During this time, I developed the ability to recognize signs and symptoms of serious issues
• I also developed time management skills that made getting a routine much easier and more effective for patient care
• I became charge nurse
• I was responsible for medication passes, procedures, establishing a plan of care depending on the patient's admitting diagnosis, dressing changes, IV therapy, foley care, patient care, supervising nurse tech, admissions, discharges, transfers, as well as charge nurse
• At PVH, I have also gained experience with documentation using Meditech, Point Click Care and also using Pyxsis/Omnicell for medications
• I have also gained the ability to establish a better rapport with patients which has made it tremendously easier to communicate with the physician regarding the patient's illness(es)
• I then went to work as part of the ICCU team in which I was responsible for critical care patients, drips, codes, post code care,
PACU, and emergency medicine care
• I have gained knowledge of all departments at Rivers Health. RN Case Manager Home Health
Abbott Home care - Jackson, OH
February 2012 to July 2013
• During my time with Abbott I was their case manager
• I scheduled patient visits, medication set ups, teaching on primary diagnosis, ICD-9 coding to medicare standards and home IV infusions
• I also had patients with extensive wound care regimens
• I was also responsible for supervision of home health aids to comply with state medicaid and medicare standards
• I left the position to start my hospital career. Education
ADN in Nursing
University Of Rio Grande Holzer - Rio Grande, OH
April 2009
Certificate in Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center School of Practical Nursing - Thurman, OH June 2006
Skills
• Critical Care Experience (2 years)
• ICU Experience (2 years)
• Hospice Care
• EMR Systems
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (8 years)
• Triage (2 years)
• Laboratory Experience
• Medication Administration
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Case Management (7 years)
• Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
• Venipuncture
• Home Care (7 years)
• Management (5 years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Supervising Experience
• Medical Office Experience (2 years)
• Caregiving (10+ years)
• Nurse Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Wound care
• Nursing
Certifications and Licenses
RN License
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Driver's License
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