COLLEEN S. DADURA, MSN, RN, CEN, EMT-B
Rolesville,NC
Summary
Master's prepared Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in direct patient care at some of the most highly rated health care systems in the country. I am a driven, reliable, and independent provider looking to expand knowledge and advance my education to become an autonomous provider and support the healthcare community.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Transport Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
08.2019 - Current
- Interfacility transport of patients throughout the Southeast United States
- Autonomous medical care
- Patient management and safety in a variety of medical conditions
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Provide total comprehensive care to patients and families
- Implements plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, socioeconomic needs of the patient and family
- Collaborates with medical team to provide safe and effective care
- Utilizes evidence based practice to provide high quality care
Clinical Instructor
School of Nursing, Community College of Allegheny County
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided instruction in clinical settings to student nurses
- Guided learning and success of degree seeking nursing students
- Provided in classroom instruction of skills and concepts related to the nursing practice
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Allegheny Health Network
02.2007 - 06.2015
- Utilized the nursing process to provide high quality level of care to all age groups
- Triaged, assessed, managed patient care for any level of illness or injury
- Participated in committees and projects to improve patient care and hospital throughput
Assault Nurse Examiner
Sexual, Sexual Assault Response Team of Allegheny County
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Provided compassionate and total care to sexual assault victims
- Collected evidence in patients that suffered assault
- Used the nursing care model and supporting agencies to secure the health and safety of victims
Registered Nurse-Clinician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Provided support to the director of the department by managing approximately 40 nurses and support staff
- Provided scheduling to ensure that the unit was prepared and functional
- Educated nurses and nursing support staff on best practice, new policies and procedures and provided continuing education to keep staff current and competent
Primary Nurse Care Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Developed a plan of care with patients and families based on their physical, psychosocial and socioeconomic needs
- Educated patients on diagnoses and treatment plans
- Collaborated with medical team to facilitate high quality and effective care Participated in care planning and case management to provide total care to the patients on a Cardiology floor
- Cared for patients with new diagnoses or those that are chronic in nature to educate on disease processes and prepare them for next steps in their care plan
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses and equipment to promote the highest level of management of the patient at home or in the hospital
- Provided information to Physicians and their teams regarding patient progress and status
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Provided staffing support to hospital units in need of assistance
- Provided direct care to trauma patients in different areas of Western Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care, Lutheran General Hospital
03.1999 - 07.2001
- Provided complete care to patients in surgical/trauma on many levels including step down ICU, telemetry, medical and observation patients
- Functioned as a charge nurse, care coordinator and staff nurse to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient
Registered Nurse
Heritage Shadyside Nursing Facility
08.1998 - 02.1999
- Provided total care to patients and families in their care environment
- Supported daily medical, psychosocial and emotional care to patients and families
- Functioned as a charge nurse to support management and promote adequate flow and thorough care in a skilled nursing care environment
- Collaborated with the patient physician and medical team to develop a plan of care
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner PostMaster’s Certificate -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Forensic
Duquesne University, Nursing
08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
05.1998
Skills
- BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse - 6 years
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 10 years
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - 10 years
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - 10 years
- Trauma Nursing Core Course - 7 years
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - 4 years
- CPR for the Healthcare Provider - 10 years
- Emergency Medical Technician - 1 year
Timeline
Critical Care Transport Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
05.2016 - 08.2019
Clinical Instructor
School of Nursing, Community College of Allegheny County
01.2011 - 06.2015
Assault Nurse Examiner
Sexual, Sexual Assault Response Team of Allegheny County
01.2009 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Allegheny Health Network
02.2007 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse-Clinician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital
10.2005 - 02.2007
Primary Nurse Care Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital
10.2003 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2001 - 08.2002
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care, Lutheran General Hospital
03.1999 - 07.2001
Registered Nurse
Heritage Shadyside Nursing Facility
08.1998 - 02.1999
Family Nurse Practitioner PostMaster’s Certificate -
Duquesne University
Master of Science - Nursing Forensic
Duquesne University, Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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