DANIELLE BUSH
Marietta
Summary
Empathetic Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient care and education, cultivating positive experiences through unwavering commitment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Northside Hospital
Cherokee /Pulmonary RN
10.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pulmonary Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
- Spirometry testing
- Aerosol treatment including nebulizer treatment as ordered by the Physician
- Monitor patients for increased symptoms and if needed assist with transport to ER or set up for transfer to advanced acute care center.
- Assist with oxygen ordering, including oxygen walk test and pulse oximetry testing
- I educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- I assist with examinations, treatments, and office procedures.
- Immunized patients against preventable diseases based on seasonal factors, age, or current transmission rates.
- Communicate with physicians and other nurses to discuss patient status changes or care plan adjustments.
- Utilize infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
Telephonic Case Manager
Optum Health
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Diabetes Education
- Providing resources to low-income patients for health supplies, medical equipment, prescription assistance programs
- Enrolled members into insurance-sponsored Diabetic health coaching programs.
- Care planning, setting health goals, and encouraging members to plan annual or quarterly visits with healthcare providers.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients to monitor their progress and ensure proper care was received.
- Managed high call volume while maintaining a professional demeanor and providing quality patient care.
Transfer Heart Coordinator LPN
Emory University Hospital
11.2004 - 04.2007
- Emergency Cardiac Patient transfers to Emory hospital
- Obtain Incoming reports from the Referring Cardiologist, Surgeon or Nurse to have specific details of the patient transferring to Emory for emergency surgery or cardiac procedure
- Coordinate Bed placement for cardiac patients
- Obtain EKG as needed
- Work as needed in outpatient Cardiac clinic reviewing and confirming prescribed medications, obtaining vital signs while working with the Cardiologist, and following physician instructions for patient care and discharge instructions including injections and or immunizations
Med-Surg LPN
Atlanta Medical Center Hospital
01.1997 - 11.2004
- IV therapy certified, IV medication administered according to nursing policy
- Triple lumen, central line dressing changes following hospital policy; sterile procedure and according to nursing practice
- Peritoneal dialysis certified; Performed Peritoneal dialysis exchanges according to sterile procedure and hospital policy
- Managed PCA pumps according to hospital policy and safe practices
- Document and update patient's charts throughout the day for changes in patients' status
- I place and remove catheters under the supervision of the RN.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded findings in patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nurse
Colorado Technical University
Colorado12.2026
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Hope College of Arts and Sciences
Florida11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
W Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing
Ohio09.1996
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Health promotion
- Patient advocacy
- Appointment management
- Infectious disease control
- Adaptability and flexibility
LANGUAGE
english
Native
Timeline
Northside Hospital
Cherokee /Pulmonary RN
10.2024 - Current
Pulmonary Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
Telephonic Case Manager
Optum Health
03.2017 - 12.2018
Transfer Heart Coordinator LPN
Emory University Hospital
11.2004 - 04.2007
Med-Surg LPN
Atlanta Medical Center Hospital
01.1997 - 11.2004
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Hope College of Arts and Sciences
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
W Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nurse
Colorado Technical University
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