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, GA08-1978
High School Diploma -
Bradwell Insitute
Hinesville, GA05-1973
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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