Deanna Styron
Locust Grove,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center
Culpeper, VA
2016 - Current
- Provided critical care to patients in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient management and treatment plans.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse Clinical Trainer
Coagucheck Patient Services, Roche Diagnostics
Indianapolis, IN
2010 - 2023
- Delivered patient education on anticoagulation therapies and device usage for improved health outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects of coumadin to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Chippenham and Johnston Willis Medical Centers
Richmond, VA
2010 - 2016
- Provided direct care through Central Resource Pool to patients in the ICU's, stepdown, emergency room, and medical-surgical units.
- Administer critical care treatments and medications per physician protocols.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Chippeham Medical Center
Richmond, VA
2004 - 2010
- Administered complex medication regimens to critically ill patients in CVICU.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations in the CVICU setting, facilitating hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student''s needs.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
2002 - 2004
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
- Administered complex medication regimens to critically ill patients in CVICU.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
2001 - 2002
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
1999 - 2001
- Administered medications and treatments according to pediatric protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for critically ill children.
- Educated families on care procedures, treatment options, and post-discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
1998 - 1999
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on care procedures, promoting patient understanding and compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Virginia
Charlottesville05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, Fl05-1998
Skills
- Virginia State License # 0001160706
- CCRN certification (May 2004- present)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Trauma nurse core curriculum (TNCC) certification
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- TNCC certification
- NIHSS Stroke Scale certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center
2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Trainer
Coagucheck Patient Services, Roche Diagnostics
2010 - 2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Chippenham and Johnston Willis Medical Centers
2010 - 2016
Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Chippeham Medical Center
2004 - 2010
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UVA Medical Center
2002 - 2004
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2001 - 2002
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
1999 - 2001
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
1998 - 1999
Master of Science - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College