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Dejion Person

Dalton

Summary

Dedicated staff nurse with proven expertise in patient education and wound care, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and effective communication to decrease medication errors and improve care coordination. Experience in geriatric nursing, elevating care standards through compassionate support, and rigorous attention to patient and family needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dosing Nurse

Crossroads Treatment Centers
Ringgold
10.2024 - 10.2025

Dispense daily and take-home medications at the dosing window.

  • Coordinate care with clinical and medical staff for continuity of patient care.
  • Confirmed medication count is correct and completed daily.
  • Participate in nursing team meetings.
  • Connected with patients, with encouragement, empathy, and a listening ear.

Staff Nurse

Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga
08.2017 - 08.2024
  • Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure for average of 18 patients per day.
  • Educated patients on disease management strategies, self-care techniques, and available community resources to promote lasting wellness beyond their hospital stay.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of the condition and the best ways to manage.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Staff Nurse

Life Care of Ooltewah
10.2016 - 02.2019
  • Enhanced the overall quality of life for patients by implementing individualized care plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of each patient's medical history, treatments, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy in all documentation.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and families during challenging times, fostering a sense of comfort within the facility.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities while preserving dignity and respecting individual preferences.
  • Monitored patients' health conditions closely, promptly reporting significant changes to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to long-term residents.
  • Reduced medication errors through diligent administration of medications, and accurate documentation.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Chattanooga College
Chattanooga, TN
09.2015

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Family education
  • Vaccine administration
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED (First Aid, CPR, AED)

Timeline

Dosing Nurse

Crossroads Treatment Centers
10.2024 - 10.2025

Staff Nurse

Erlanger Baroness Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2024

Staff Nurse

Life Care of Ooltewah
10.2016 - 02.2019

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Chattanooga College
Dejion Person