Dawna Lee Eastep

Burlingame, CA

Hospital & Health Care

Nursing
Icu
Inpatient

Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
Jul 2012 to Oct 2012
Registered Nurse
High Risk Maternity, Perinatal Services
Sacramento, CA
Jan 2007 to Sep 2012
Registered Nurse
Sutter
Sacramento, CA
2001 to 2007
Charge RN

California State University
Sacramento, CA
2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Clinical experience: Supervisory experience (5 years as Charge Nurse), managing asignments, assisting other Nurses with trouble shooting, and resource nurse. Consistent Clinical Judgment defined within JHACO regulations, with consideration of patients well being, advocacy and optimum out comes in mind . Disease prevention and intervention including experience Wound care. Prioritizing and managing deadlines, medically and administratively. Neurology Nurse expert. Stroke recognition and policy. Partner communication with the Stroke Team. Able to admit patients, and perform full triage documenting findings and/or reporting to the Doctor using the SBAR form changes. Report directly to MD changes or concerns with regard to patient(s). Monitor MD(s) treatment plans to ensure any adverse responses and reported them to the MD changes when necessary. Utilize Shipper system (computer program) and follow through accordingly with orders received. Specimen collection and Lab result evaluation. Administering medication orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and sub-q. Culturally conscious and competent care. Professional and devoted bedside manner. Patient positioning and feeding assistance. Inspirometer reading and evaluation and teaching. Venipuncture/blood draw. Total and complete Tracheotomy maintenance. Full and complete Colostomy care. Insulin medication administration, via injection or insulin gtts (drips) with precise instructions of titration related to blood sugars. Provide family centered care and education, high aptitude of service while keeping integrity of HIPA intact. All medical clinical assistance, including minor surgery assistance. Self-directed with regard to patient care and communication with patients, families and staff, with a strong medical ethic and patient advocate background. Experienced Pre and post surgical preparation and assessments. Nasal Gastric Tube insertion and removal. Medical Tube removal, including chest tubes, Jackson Prate drains, etc. Foley catheter insertion and removal. Disease prevention and intervention including experience Wound care. Wound cleaning and infection control.