Dale Kormazis
Winnabow
Summary
Acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing. 20 years experience with Novant and ECU health. Units worked on are geriatric, as well as patients with full blown mania, delusions, Bipolar 1 and 2 as well as Schizophrenia. High risk patients that are suicidal as well as post suicide attempt. Bulimia and anorexia patients Frequent interactions with substance abuse patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington NC
06.2013 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and formulate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in patient care delivery.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in daily operations within the nursing unit.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Staff Nurse
ECU Health
Greenville NC
02.2003 - 05.2013
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols and reduced adverse events.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice changes and improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care standards.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
Education
Associate of Science -
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma OhioDiploma - Nursing
Meridia Huron School of Nursing
Skills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient safety
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Patient care
- Care planning
- Patient counseling
- Nursing process
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Clear patient communication
- Collecting vitals
Certification
Current RN License in the state of North Carolina.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
06.2013 - 06.2024
RN Staff Nurse
ECU Health
02.2003 - 05.2013
Associate of Science -
Cuyahoga Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Meridia Huron School of Nursing