MaryEllen Dakoske is a licensed practical nurse with over 30 years of nursing experience in acute care, long term care, and rehabilitation settings. She currently works as a staff nurse at Acuity Healthcare-Mesa providing care to medically complex patients including those who are ventilator dependent or receiving dialysis. Prior to this, she worked as a staff nurse at Gilbert Emergency Hospital where she provided care to diverse patient populations on telemetry units and in post-operative care. She also has experience as a charge nurse at Good Shepherd Villa-Mesa coordinating physician visits and staffing needs. Dakoske has numerous certifications including BLS, ACLS, IV certification, and certifications in geriatrics,

1. MaryEllen Dakoske
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mesa, AZ 85205
dakoske12@gmail.com - Mobile 480-352-3003 Home 480-396-4544
Excellent nursing skills with a wide variety of clinical experiences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Nurse
ACUITY HEALTHCARE-MESA - Mesa, AZ - January 2014 to Present
Health care provider in a acute long term care facility, Including ventilator dependent and dialysis patients, as
well as other medically complex long term care patients. I direct care in a proactive way between physicians,
family and other members of care team. I manage multiple medications including IV medications. Complete
documentation on admissions including treatment consents and physician orders. I provide discharge
instructions, patient education and nursing documentation.
Staff Nurse
GILBERT EMERGENCY HOSPITAL - Gilbert, AZ - April 2007 to January 2014
Staff nurse in an acute care hospital. Provider of excellent health care for diverse populations.. Competent in
telemetry monitoring, post operative care, including orthopedics, I have the skills to function as unit secretary
and telemetry monitor technician,also as patient care technician. Proficient in wound care, dressing selections
and assessments. Excellent IV skills. As Clinical liaison I assisted in the discharge assessment and planning
for all patients, contributed to the inpatient care delivery. Provided resources and assistance for uninsured,
under insured populations. Scheduled post hospitalization appointments and provided patient education while
in the hospital and at discharge. Conducted follow up calls to monitor and assist after discharge with patient
needs and respond to questions and concerns. Proficient in the use of Excel databases and generated reports
as needed to track and manage patient re-admissions. I acted as facilitator in presentations to all staff on
customer service techniques.
Charge Nurse
GOOD SHEPHERD VILLA-MESA - Mesa, AZ - May 2004 to April 2007
Completed all charge nurse duties on the day shift. Coordinated physician visits and rounds. Participated
in planning for staffing needs and scheduling, Act as primary resource nurse for residents experiencing a
changes in condition and communicate with primary care providers and family members regarding changes.
Assist with assigned medication nurses as needed. Participated in quality improvement meetings and care
conferences, communicating and problem-solving as part of the care team.. Extensive experience in sub-acute
rehabilitation. Strong hospice care experience.
EDUCATION
General Studies
Mesa Community College - Mesa, AZ
2013 to 2015
Nursing
Alpena Community College - Alpena, MI

2. 1980 to 1982
SKILLS
BLS/ACLS certifications, IV certified with extensive phlebotomy experience, certifications in geriatrics, pain
management and end of life care.
CERTIFICATIONS
ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING-LP039518
April 2005 to April 2016
STATE OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF NURSING-LPN 4703056100
July 1982 to March 2015