Dana Ferguson

• Clinical Mentor
• Triage
• Antenatal Testing Unit
• Pre, Intra and Post op
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize and individualize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and needs.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Telephone Triage Per Diem

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Guided/Directed care based on protocols.