Natasha Dawn
Lincoln
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with team members. Committed to fostering positive patient relations and supporting colleagues in delivering high-quality care in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Bryan Health
lincoln
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments while closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Managed vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Monitored vital signs and conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients to ensure timely intervention.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
LPN
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincoln
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly per physician's prescription, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, to enhance quality of patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish long-term goals for patients requiring ongoing treatment, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assembled and utilized medical equipment, including catheters and oxygen supplies, in clinical settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
CNA
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincoln
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Facilitated patient ambulation and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort through proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored patients for physical or emotional changes, promptly reporting findings to medical staff to support timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided compassionate customer service while interacting with patients, families, and guests to enhance their experience.
- Supported residents by organizing and facilitating their participation in activities and social programs to enhance engagement.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE08-2025
Diploma -
Southeast Community College
Milford12-2022
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Lincoln05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Central line management
- End-of-life support
- Critical care
- G-tube care
- Charting
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
I received Madonna Angel Wings for excellence in patient care.
Education and Training
BLS
Monitor Telemetry
Timeline
RN
Bryan Health
08.2025 - Current
LPN
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
01.2022 - 08.2025
CNA
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
07.2017 - 01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Diploma -
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School