Rockyatu Dimson
Bel Air
Summary
Compassionate, results-driven Registered Nurse with over 16 years of clinical and leadership experience across acute care, emergency medicine, infection prevention, home health, and nursing administration. Experienced in care coordination, complex case management, and safe care transitions. Adept at leading interdisciplinary teams, educating clinical staff, and ensuring evidence based practice. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical experience, strong leadership abilities, and patient centered care expertise to contribute to high quality healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and support interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse clinical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator
Chesapeake Shore Nursing Home
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead infection prevention and control program for a nursing facility, reducing hospital-acquired infection rates through targeted surveillance, staff education, and evidence-based protocol implementation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient care needs, develop individualized care plans, and address social, functional, and clinical risk factors impacting health outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduce hospital-acquired conditions, support safe discharge transitions, and improve measurable patient safety metrics.
- Serve as clinical resource and patient advocate, connecting residents and families to community resources and ensuring continuity of care across care settings.
Registered Nurse — Emergency Department
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed, triaged, and coordinated care for high-acuity medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, ensuring timely interventions and safe transitions across care.
- Partnered with physicians, trauma teams, and case managers to develop appropriate care plans including admissions, inter-facility transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, follow-up care, and community resources
- Maintained accurate, real-time documentation in Cerner EMR, facilitating communication and continuity of care.
- Actively participated in emergency preparedness and mass casualty readiness drills, ensuring coordinated resource deployment and patient flow management.
Registered Nurse — Nurse Supervisor
Trust Home Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and coordinated individualized care plans by conducting patient assessments to identify skilled nursing, non-skilled support, and durable medical equipment needs.
- Integrated case management functions into patient care by collaborating with hospitals, agencies, and community partners on discharge planning and transition-of-care processes.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and the Director of Nursing, resolving care barriers and enhancing service delivery across the organization.
- Facilitated care reviews, aligning medical, psychosocial, and community resources with individualized patient goals and safety plans.
Registered Nurse — Director of Nursing
Trust Home Care
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed nursing operations for a home health agency, overseeing patient care quality and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented care coordination policies that strengthened collaboration among nursing, case management, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Managed patient assessments, care planning, and discharge readiness workflows to ensure smooth care transitions and community resource linkage.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored clinical staff, cultivating a high-performing, motivated workforce equipped to manage complex patient needs.
- Led quality improvement programs that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced readmission rates, and improved patient satisfaction scores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing
01-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing
01-2009
Skills
- Care coordination & case management
- Discharge & transition planning
- Infection prevention & control
- Staff development & mentorship
- Utilization review
- Chronic disease management
- Patient & family advocacy
- Community resource navigation
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessments
- Regulatory & survey readiness
- EMR documentation (Cerner)
- Interdisciplinary team leadership
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- BLS — Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2026-06-01
- ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2025-12-01
- PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2025-12-01
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
License
Registered Nurse, MD, R190823, 2027-03-01
Timeline
RN Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator
Chesapeake Shore Nursing Home
01.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse — Emergency Department
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse — Nurse Supervisor
Trust Home Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse — Director of Nursing
Trust Home Care
08.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing