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DAWN HERR

Paradise

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and patient safety. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU

Skyway Surgery Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Efficiently and thoroughly prepares patients for surgery
  • Demonstrates calming presence and addresses concerns to ease patients pre-procedure anxiety.
  • Educates patients and families on post-discharge care instructions.
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Enloe Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provide safe, high-quality patient care in emergent, urgent, and high-volume settings.
  • Evaluate patients’ overall condition and response to treatment through personal observation and assessment, from neonates to the geriatric population.
  • Administer medications, assist with minor medical operations, and treat patients experiencing critical injuries, allergic reactions, or trauma.
  • Coordinate with physicians to communicate changes in patient condition and advocate the patients needs.

Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse

Skyway Surgery Center
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Completing a thorough medical history and assessment of patients before surgery to ensure that patient is a qualified candidate for an outpatient surgery center.
  • Providing education to patients to help relieve the stress associated with their upcoming surgery.
  • Prepare the patient in the pre-op setting by starting IV’s, administering medications and prepping the surgical site. Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical staff to ensure a comprehensive understanding of patient care.
  • Maintaining a safe and comforting environment for my patients in the pre-op setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wellpath - Butte County Jail
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Partnering with correctional officers to ensure patient and staff safety, while maintaining a supportive and therapeutic environment
  • BLS Safely administering daily medications to over 200 patients a day
  • Responding to emergencies and making quick decisions to keep patients safety the highest priority, while having limited resources available.
  • Assessed patient vitals, treating wounds, drawing blood and communicating with the medical provider when necessary.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Butte College
Oroville, CA
12.2022

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Butte College
Oroville, CA
12.2018

Skills

  • Understanding communicator
  • Emergency response expertise
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient evaluation
  • Airway management
  • Establish IV access
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU

Skyway Surgery Center
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Enloe Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse

Skyway Surgery Center
03.2021 - 03.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wellpath - Butte County Jail
02.2019 - 03.2021

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Butte College

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Butte College

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