Dawn McBeigh
Abington
Summary
Compassionate and knowledgeable RN Case Manager with extensive experience in case management across diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in facilitating end-of-life discussions and guiding families through hospice and palliative care options, ensuring a supportive environment during sensitive times. Proven track record in coordinating patient care and effectively navigating complex healthcare systems to optimize outcomes. Strong advocate for patients, with exceptional communication skills that enhance collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager, Adams Team (travel position, then permanent)
Mass General Brigham Home Care
Newton, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Applied knowledge, skills, and expertise in nursing care of homebound patients, to include end of life care with case load of 20-35 patients.
Primary Nurse, Geriatric Ambulatory Care Team
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
03.2019 - 01.2022
- COVID Hotline and Testing Center
- Emergency Department Psychiatric RN
- Holding various positions across the Medical Center allowed me to gain increased knowledge and experience
Weekend Baylor RN
Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice
New London, NH
05.2018 - 03.2019
- RN Hospice Case Manager
- Moving from Hospice Case Manager to RN responsible for seeing patients and being on-call from Friday at 1630-Monday at 0800
Med/Surg RN (travel position, then permanent)
Alice Peck Day Hospital
Lebanon, NH
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Refreshing hands-on patient care not typically needed in inpatient psych environment (wound care, IVs, post-operative care and/or complications, as well as end of life care, as unit had hospice suite)
Residential Care RN (Dual Diagnosis Program)-position was downsized
Spring Lake Ranch
Cuttingsville, VT
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Brought in to streamline and strengthen nursing presence as facility transitioned from private pay to accepting insurance. Wrote and implemented residential medication aide program for staff, as well as brought healthcare standards up to inspection level.
Behavioral Health RN (travel position)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Utilized nursing process to treat voluntary and involuntary psych patients; transitioned between day and night shifts as needed
Inpatient Crisis Stabilization (Psych)
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rutland, VT
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Application of MH and physical nursing, treating patients who are voluntarily hospitalized for various MH and substance abuse diagnoses. Using critical thinking as part of multidisciplinary team to determine if symptoms are purely psych or may/do have organic basis
Director of Nursing
Fryeburg Rehab & Healthcare Center
Fryeburg, ME
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Agreed to six-month trial as DON, with agreement with Administrator to re-evaluate at six months. Discovered that while I am an effective manager, my heart lies in patient care and interaction, not administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NH Community Technical College
Claremont, NH05-2008
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- Emotional intelligence
- EMR / EHR
- Patient assessments
- Home care management
- Ethical considerations
- Patient care planning
- Clinical assessment
- Care plan development
- Case management
- Intake and discharge
- Clear patient communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Medication management
Timeline
RN Case Manager, Adams Team (travel position, then permanent)
Mass General Brigham Home Care
01.2022 - Current
Primary Nurse, Geriatric Ambulatory Care Team
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2022
Weekend Baylor RN
Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice
05.2018 - 03.2019
Med/Surg RN (travel position, then permanent)
Alice Peck Day Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2018
Residential Care RN (Dual Diagnosis Program)-position was downsized
Spring Lake Ranch
03.2016 - 10.2016
Behavioral Health RN (travel position)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016
Inpatient Crisis Stabilization (Psych)
Rutland Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2015
Director of Nursing
Fryeburg Rehab & Healthcare Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
NH Community Technical College