Dustin Cornett
Parksville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to learning and improving patient outcomes through education and implementing better practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
REGISTERED NURSE, Pulmonary Medicine ICU
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Administered prescribed medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation
- initiated and managed patients on CRRT
- titration of multi vasoactive drips, fluid resuscitation
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations
- Performed sterile procedures including arterial dressing changes, central line dressing changes, foley catheter insertion etc.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
- Mass transfusion protocol
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Followed manufacturer's instructions when using selected equipment, accounting for patient's size, preexisting conditions and age
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips as a monitor tech
- Performed phlebotomy
- EKGs
Certified Nursing Assistant Cardiovascular Unit
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output and documented in electronic medical record
- Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures
- Reported all changes in patient condition and vital signs to nurse immediately
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, ambulation, feeding, etc
- Turned and repositioned patients Q2 hours
Volunteer Firefighter
Boyle County and Junction City Fire Departments
04.2010 - 06.2014
- Search burning buildings to locate fire victims
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons
- Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents
- Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios
- Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters
- Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill
- Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents
- Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus
- Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke
MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Attended hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization
- Maintained records of inventory and equipment usage and order medical instruments and supplies when inventory was low
- Stocked crash carts or other medical supplies
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn and loose parts and other indications of disrepair
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations and to patients' residences
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Provide support to all clinical areas as it relates to the ordering, delivery, and stocking of all patient equipment and supplies
- Maintaining accurate inventory control
- verifying receipts and entry into a computer system
- Pulling and recording all recalled products; and tagging, documenting, and delivering supplies
- Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment
Internship With Boyle County Sheriff's Department
Boyle County Sheriff's Department
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Learned proper law enforcement policies and procedures
- Ride 1:1 with sheriff's deputy when responding to calls
- Answering and directing phone calls to the proper person
- Reporting stolen property to pawn shops
- Filing paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lawrenceburg, KY05-2020
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Managing patients on CRRT
- Multi drip titration
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Infection control measures
- Reporting and documentation
- Family and patient support
- Ventilator care
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical judgment
Additional Information
completed 1 year Nurse Residency program at UK Healthcare. A one year support and educational program for new graduate nurses in a bedside role. The program provides regular contact with experts and peers to allow for the most successful transition from student to professional nurse. With the focus being on transition to professional nursing practice.
The program puts special emphasis on:
- Critical thinking skills
- Leadership abilities
- Communication skills
- Evidence based practice
- Patient Safety
- Professional Career Development
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, Pulmonary Medicine ICU
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2022
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Cardiovascular Unit
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2014
MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2013
Volunteer Firefighter
Boyle County and Junction City Fire Departments
04.2010 - 06.2014
Internship With Boyle County Sheriff's Department
Boyle County Sheriff's Department
03.2009 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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