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Paul Dunham

Clinton

Summary

Compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at River Oaks Health Systems, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Adept at advocating for patients' needs while implementing tailored care plans to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

River Oaks Health Systems
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Staff Nurse

River Region Medical Center
04.2000 - 10.2007
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Staff Nurse

Nexion Health Care
06.2017 - 11.2025
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Staff Nurse

Hospice Ministries
06.2015 - 06.2017

Provided pain management and treatment respect and dignity to patients with less than 6 months to live.provided education and support care to their families regarding their loved ones with end of life needs.

Staff Nurse

Hospice Ministries
06.2015 - 06.2017

Assisting patients who had less than 6 months to live with pain management and providing support and care for their families with education regarding end of life for their loved ones.

  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Staff Nurse

Highland House Rehabilitation & Healthcare
05.2011 - 06.2015
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Pediatric Clinic Nurse

Madison Ridgeland Children's Clinic
07.2007 - 03.2015

Assist doctors with exams,ran lab tests such as flu,strep,mono,cbc,urinalysis.reorder supplies for treatment room and exams rooms gave vaccines and patients and parent education regarding them,worked on prior authorization for patients called in approved medication refills to pharmacies and met with the vendors.

Staff Nurse

Methodist Rehabilitation Center
05.2002 - 06.2006

Took care of paraplegics and quadriplegics that were ventilator dependent and nondependent with medication therapy,bowel and bladder routine to prevent dysflexia and wound care to minimize infection risk and provide patient and family with education.

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Practical Nursing Program - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
12.1999

None - None

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
01.1994

High School Diploma - None

Jackson Prep
Flowood, MS
05.1992

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care

Certification

CPR,LPN

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Nexion Health Care
06.2017 - 11.2025

Staff Nurse

Hospice Ministries
06.2015 - 06.2017

Staff Nurse

Hospice Ministries
06.2015 - 06.2017

Staff Nurse

Highland House Rehabilitation & Healthcare
05.2011 - 06.2015

Pediatric Clinic Nurse

Madison Ridgeland Children's Clinic
07.2007 - 03.2015

Staff Nurse

Methodist Rehabilitation Center
05.2002 - 06.2006

Staff Nurse

River Region Medical Center
04.2000 - 10.2007

Staff Nurse

River Oaks Health Systems

Practical Nursing Program - Nursing

Hinds Community College

None - None

Holmes Community College

High School Diploma - None

Jackson Prep
Paul Dunham