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Dawn Cryder

Morris

Summary

  • A resourceful individual with a proven track record in implementing many successful job duties as a Registered Nurse. Seeking to find a position within a fast-paced and challenging environment, where my many years of experience, within the staff of physician offices and clinical environments, where my knowledge will help me to achieve a solid focus on customer satisfaction and proven dedication.
  • Responsible for providing guidance to the physician and assistants.
  • Completes consultaƟon and callbacks to the referring clinicians.
  • Performed Pre-operative, Circulating and Post-operative care.
  • Provided orientaƟon and training to new staff members, medical, and nursing students.
  • Educate paƟents/families on health care needs, condiƟons, opƟons, and follow-up care.
  • Provides care to paƟents in a medical seƫng.
  • Phone Triage
  • Entering referrals/ prior authorizaƟons
  • Surgery/ procedure scheduling coordinated with Dr., Surgery schedulers.
  • Order entry/ medicaƟons
  • InjecƟons, post procedure checks, occasional rooming
  • Customer service, pt flow/appointment scheduling.

Devoted Registered Nurse, PACU bringing extensive experience caring for post-anesthesia patients. Highly knowledgeable about sound nursing practices and clinical care. Offers sound judgment and outcome-focused approach.

Care-oriented PACU Nurse offering many years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable coach and mentor to younger nurses.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Chicago Anesthesia
Oak Brook
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Monitored patient vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit.
  • Administered medications and managed patient pain levels effectively.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient recovery.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare team.

Registered Nurse

Ascension
Joliet
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided personalized care to patients in home settings.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Administered medications and maintained accurate records.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.

Registered Nurse

Home Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Am Surg
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Surgical Center
  • Surgical Center

RN

Deerpath Orthopedic Surgical Center
01.2005 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery

Silver Cross Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005

O.B. Technician-Labor and Delivery

Morris Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003

Administrative Assistant

Numanco LLC, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998

Education

Student Teaching Certification -

College of DuPage
08.2011

Associates of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
12.2003

Skills

  • Team management
  • Data analysis
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Workplace safety
  • Injury prevention
  • First aid administration
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Drug testing
  • Hazard identification
  • Clinical judgment
  • CPR certification
  • Safety protocols
  • Patient examination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • IV management

References

Upon Request

License

Licensed Registered Nurse, #041-340507, State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 05/31/26

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Chicago Anesthesia
02.2024 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

Ascension
05.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

Home Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Am Surg
01.2012 - 01.2016

RN

Deerpath Orthopedic Surgical Center
01.2005 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery

Silver Cross Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005

O.B. Technician-Labor and Delivery

Morris Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003

Administrative Assistant

Numanco LLC, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998

Student Teaching Certification -

College of DuPage

Associates of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Dawn Cryder