Dakota Bennett
Pleasant View
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Telephone Triage
HCA Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Streamlined workflow processes by utilizing electronic medical record systems proficiently during telephone assessments.
- Ensured compliance with established clinical guidelines during telephonic assessments, promoting best practice standards throughout the organization.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills when evaluating patient symptoms and determining the need for immediate intervention or further assessment.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers, establishing trust and rapport while addressing their health concerns.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Medicine
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Medicine
Tri-star Centennial Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse- Surgical
Southern Illinois Healthcare
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Patient Care Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2017
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Decision Making
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Telephone Triage
HCA Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Emergency Medicine
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2020 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse- Emergency Medicine
Tri-star Centennial Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse- Surgical
Southern Illinois Healthcare
06.2017 - 12.2017
Patient Care Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
10.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
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