Dawn Delaune
Marrero
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 30+ years of experience in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation as well as critical care. Skilled in patient education and individualized care planning, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective team coordination and strong clinical judgment. Very strong at monitoring EKG's and documenting and reviewing charts.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
03.1994 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, assessing needs and administering medications effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team efficiency through knowledge sharing.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline nursing workflows.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Verify insurance on all patients entering Outpatient Cardiac Rehab
- Schedule evaluations and complete them on patients entering Cardiac Rehab Program
- Accept referrals for Outpatient Cardiac Rehab
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
03.1994 - 05.1998
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status, promptly identifying changes in condition for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Accounting Manager
Lafayette Savings and Loan
Gretna, LA
08.1983 - 12.1990
- Managed monthly financial reporting and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance financial integrity and mitigate risk exposure.
- Led annual budget preparation process, collaborating with department heads for alignment with organizational goals.
- Streamlined accounting procedures through automation, reducing processing time and improving data accuracy.
- Oversaw cash management processes, optimizing liquidity while maintaining compliance with investment policies.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Achieved compliance with all regulatory standards, conducting thorough internal audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with financial institutions, securing favorable terms for financing.
- Optimized cash flow management, implementing strategies that minimized cash holding periods.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05-1995
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA05-1983
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- HIPAA education
- Cardiac care
- Medical recordkeeping
- Medical records management
- Appointment scheduling
- Evaluations
- Supply restocking
- Setting up referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.1994 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.1994 - 05.1998
Accounting Manager
Lafayette Savings and Loan
08.1983 - 12.1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School