Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Deborah Dawson

Hinesville

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Consultant

Contract/ Coastal Ga Area Commun Action Aut, Inc
Brunswick
07.2005 - 05.2025
  • Conducted health assessments, screenings and documented findings accurately.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams on any issues that arise.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff when needed.
  • Participated on the Health Advisory Board.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
Savannah
03.2013 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' medical and emotional needs.
  • Educated families about hospice services and end-of-life care options.
  • Developed nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health record systems.
  • Collaborated with community resources to enhance patient support services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
  • Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
  • Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
  • Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Albany State University
Albany, GA
08-1978

High School Diploma -

Bradwell Insitute
Hinesville, GA
05-1973

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication management
  • Staff training
  • Crisis intervention
  • Care coordination
  • Family education
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Community resource collaboration

Affiliations

  • Bowling, traveling and cooking.

Accomplishments

  • Received many appreciation awards.

Certification

  • Georgia RN License
  • CPR/First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
03.2013 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse/Consultant

Contract/ Coastal Ga Area Commun Action Aut, Inc
07.2005 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Albany State University

High School Diploma -

Bradwell Insitute

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