Dawn Parker
Wampum
Summary
Dedicated Practical Nurse with several years experience in long term care settings,Geriatric Behavioral Health Care, Medical Surgical unit, brief home care experience and most recently Hospice Care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospice
12.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and updating individualized care plans.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ellwood City Hospital
09.2000 - 12.2016
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. John Specialty Care Center
07.1996 - 09.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Practical Nursing
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
New Castle06.1996
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
New Castle05.1992
Skills
- ADLs Assistance
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Task Delegation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Counting Narcotics
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Transcribing Orders
- Medication Dispensing
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospice
12.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ellwood City Hospital
09.2000 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. John Specialty Care Center
07.1996 - 09.2000
Practical Nursing
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
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