Dawn Semko
Tamaqua
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Bethlehem
10.2020 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in rehabilitation settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses regularly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Assisted in mobility training and physical therapy sessions for patients.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on rehabilitation protocols and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown
09.2002 - 09.2021
- Provided patient care and support in rehabilitation settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses regularly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emergency care and assessed patient conditions in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions during critical interventions.
- Mentored new nurses by sharing best practices and clinical knowledge.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Pa College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA 08.2012 - 05.2014
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Saint Lukes School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA 08.2005 - 08.2007
Tamaqua High School
Tamaqua, PASkills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Rehabilitation protocols
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Recognized and won a Daisy award in December 2024.
- Act as nightshift supervisor/ charge RN
Certification
- CRRN certified as of June 2025
- RN licensed September 2007
- Pals certified April 2024
- BLS certified March 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Pa College of Health Sciences
08.2012 - 05.2014
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Saint Lukes School of Nursing
08.2005 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
09.2002 - 09.2021
Tamaqua High School