Dana L.

Yurkon
14509 Standing Oak Court
Midlothian, VA 23112
H: (804) 639- 4135 C: (201) 725-0672
AWRN82@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Certified Pediatric Registered Nurse seeking a challenging position in which my medical, professional, and practical
experience will be fully utilized.
EDUCATION:
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Major: Nursing
Obtaining a Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing- RN to BSN

Present

Bayonne Medical Center School Of Nursing Major: Nursing / Science 09/2005 06/2007
Accelerated Nursing Program to receive a Nursing Degree and Associates in Nursing Science
New Jersey City University Major: Sociology 09/2000 05/2004
Concentration in Family, Health, and Youth Services
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Bon Secours St. Marys Hospital
Staff Nurse-Richmond, VA
Pediatric Emergency Department Lantern Award Winner

9/2013-Present

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in regards to treatment and follow up care for pediatric patients.
Perform Charge Nurse duties
Assess patient status, care for, and order proper medications and diagnostic testing in line with unit
protocol.
Education of fellow staff RNs via skills fairs, ie. blood administration, central venous access devices, etc.
Precept new staff RNs, patient care technicians, student nurses, and paramedics
Triage pediatric patients and assign an acuity based on a five level triage system.
Conscious sedation with use of nitrous oxide.
Notify physicians and residents of clinical changes.
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc.
Strong analytical skills, competent of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.

Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU Medical Center

Staff Nurse Richmond, VA 04/2011-8/2013
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Admissions and discharges.
Assess patient status hourly, care for, but not limited to neurology, cardiac, nephrology and pulmonary
patients.
ECMO and CVVH certifications.
Notify residents and physicians of clinical changes.
Care for ventilator dependent pediatric patients.
Conscience sedation.
Interact with fellow departments regarding patient care.
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Strong analytical skills, competent of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center
Labor & Delivery/ Post Partum / Nursery

Staff Nurse - Secaucus, NJ

06/2007 10/2010

Admissions and discharges.

Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Assist with spontaneous deliveries as well as cesarean sections.
Interact with fellow departments regarding patient care.
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Strong analytical skills, competent of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, and AWARDS:
Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, Active.
Certified Pediatric Registered Nurse
BLS, PALS, ACLS Certification, Active.
Bereavement Coordinator Pediatric Emergency Department
FEMA completion
Daisy Award
March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Nominee 2015