Deborah Dorn
San Jose
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of experience working in a walk-in clinic. Treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Sevita Healthcare AKA Mentor Network
11.2023 - Current
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with the plan of care and continuing care
- Administered medications via G-tube, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, SPC-flushing, dressing changes, insertion and management, Tracheostomy care, suctioning, dressing changes, airway management, and Biliary-drain management
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Vitas Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for addressing changes
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept an eye on inventory levels
- Offered a listening ear to both patients and their loved ones to meet their emotional, mental, and physical needs
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for patients, their families, and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Neu-Heart Home Health
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring, and resources required to achieve objectives
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on the provision of medical equipment, items, and services
- Authored initial assessments of patients and families to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Education
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FLAssociate of Arts Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
High Tech Central
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- EMR Updating
- Medical evaluation
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff education and training
- Geriatric Care
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Counseling
- Care Coordination
Certification
- Licensed - RN 725185
- BLS-255411754991, American Heart Association
- ACLS-235401852259, American Heart Association
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Sevita Healthcare AKA Mentor Network
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Vitas Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Neu-Heart Home Health
10.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Edison State College
Associate of Arts Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
High Tech Central
- Licensed - RN 725185
- BLS-255411754991, American Heart Association
- ACLS-235401852259, American Heart Association
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