Davanea S. (Bush) RYAN
Elnon
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in a variety of work environments. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Penn Nursing Center
Reidsville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, evaluate health status, and develop/implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and medical conditions while administering prescribed medications and treatments.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility to enhance comfort and independence.
- Collaborate with doctors, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Provide health education to patients and families, including medication management, self-care skills, and condition awareness.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records per healthcare standards.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to ensure equitable care.
- Supervises LPNs, Medication Aides, CNAs/STNAs and other staff providing direct care
- Plans, assigns, and directs work in alignment with resident needs and staff capabilities
- Prepares work assignments, adjusting for staffing levels and resident safety
- Transfers employees among units per staffing demands
- Oversaw unit operations in absence of higher-level management, ensuring continuity of care and staff support.
RN Case Manager
AuthoraCare Collective
Burlington, NC
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Manage the overall plan of care for a caseload of hospice patients in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary group
- Assessed and identified patient/caregiver problems, established nursing goals and interventions to enhance patient care.
- Work with physician to establish medical plan of care for the patient.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with patient and caregiver, including providing emotional support and teaching.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members, patients, caregivers, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals.
- (Previously known as Hospice of Alamance Caswell)
- Contributed to collaborative efforts within interdisciplinary group.
Registered Nurse
Cross Road Medical Center
Glennallen, AK
08.2003 - 05.2018
- Cross Road Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), located 200 miles northeast of Anchorage, serving a geographical area the size of West Virginia. The medical center is a Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC), a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), has regularly scheduled clinic appointments, is open 24 hours, has urgent/emergency care and cares for a wide variety of patient needs.
- RN Care Coordinator
- Collaborated with team to track and report clinical performance measures for community health center, enhancing quality of care.
- Managed care for home care patients, emphasizing end-of-life and holistic nursing practices to support patient dignity and comfort.
- Played key role in the researching, planning, and implementing of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care model.
- Worked with patients, providers, families, and other health care providers to ensure coordinated planning focusing on continuity of care.
- Mobile Health Program Coordinator
- Management of federal grant monies designated to the Mobile Health Program to include purchasing equipment, training seminars, and educational information and support.
- Researched, planned and coordinated Mobile Health clinics in rural communities.
- Assessed patients using Nursing Practice guidelines including diagnostic testing to determine health status.
- Documented, assessed and communicated with physician regarding changes in patient status.
- Staff RN
- Responded to on-call requests to support the shift nurse and assisted in clinic operations.
- Planned, directed and provided professional nursing care to clinic and urgent care patients.
- Coordination of local voluntary EMS crew and aviation response teams.
- Certified RN x-ray technician through Alaska Native Health Consortium.
- Coordinated with patients, doctors, and DME companies to ensure timely provision of medical equipment and supplies, including dressing supplies, improving patient outcomes.
LPN
Annie Penn Hospital
Reidsville, NC
01.2003 - 01.2003
- Managed care for 6-10 patients on Medical/Surgical Floor, ensuring timely treatment and support.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining accurate documentation and patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes promptly, and supported timely clinical interventions.
- Assisted with patient assessments, care planning, and daily nursing workflow coordination.
LPN
United Memorial Medical Center
Greenville, MI
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed care for 4-7 patients on Medical/Surgical Floor, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
- When there was a need, worked as the nurse in the 40 bed long term care unit attached to the hospital.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, maintaining safe, accurate medication delivery.
- Assessed vital signs and reported changes promptly, supporting timely clinical interventions.
- Provided bedside care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and comfort measures.
United States Navy
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Key operator of Xerox Doculink 5690, reproduced 4 million copies per year of training materials for Military personnel and scheduled maintenance for Xerox machine.
- Last assignment: Reprographics Distribution Clerk
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
12-2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI01-2002
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical care
- IV administration
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Independent practice
- Family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensure
- Registered Nurse - North Carolina, #RN302235
- Registered Nurse - Michigan, #RN4704295781
- Certifications
- Current Certifications/Credentials:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Past Certifications/Expired:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
- The Neonatal S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Association
Timeline
RN
Penn Nursing Center
01.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
AuthoraCare Collective
01.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Cross Road Medical Center
08.2003 - 05.2018
LPN
Annie Penn Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2003
LPN
United Memorial Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
United States Navy
01.1991 - 01.1999
Associate Degree - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University