Dana Ridley

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner currently available for work

Greater Philadelphia

About

Actively seeking position as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Experience

  • Nurse Practitioner at JOHN J. BOWDEN, JR., D.O., P.C.
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Nurse Practitioner at The IMA Group
    Oct 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Nurse Practitioner at Residentialist Housecall Medical Group
    Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Registered Nurse at Prospect Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 · 10 mos

    ¨ Planned, coordinated, assessed and evaluated nursing care for residents ¨ Provided leadership and direction to CNAs and LPNs, exemplifying an interdisciplinary approach to patient care while mentoring and acting as preceptor for new LPNs ¨ Adhered to the highest safety standards and practiced good stewardship with all equipment ¨ Advocated for residents and educated residents and families on disease trajectory, symptom management and curative treatments ordered by physicians

  • RN/Charge Nurse at St. Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center
    May 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    ¨ Assessed residents and collaborated with physicians, NPs, PAs and staff nurses to address changes in residents’ conditions and optimize outcomes ¨ Administered medications and implemented treatments, developing interim plan of care if needed ¨ Documented assessments, notes, medication treatments and PCP follow-up appointments ¨ Completed reports, made rounds, educated/counseled/advocated for residents and their families ¨ Wrote and implemented medication, treatment and therapy orders ¨ Managed inventory and maintained accountability for controlled substances ¨ Supervised CNAs and unit secretaries and oriented/mentored newly hired RNs and LPNs ¨ Performed duties within new rehabilitation wing for sub-acute patients, as well