Deborah Custon
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
High Banks Care Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Director of Nursing of the nursing department for the 56-bed behavioral long-term care facility
Registered Nurse
Mt Carmel East Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- I worked as a registered nurse in the intermediate step-down surgical unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Garda World Federal Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
- I provided care to undocumented children (UC) and oversaw the vaccination team, which provided vaccinations to undocumented children.
Registered Nurse
Arbors West
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Director of Nursing of the nursing department for the 100-bed skilled nursing facility
Registered Nurse
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Director of Nursing of the nursing department for the 65-bed skilled nursing facility and 80-bed assisted living facility.
Registered Nurse
Peregrine Health Services
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Director of Nursing of the nursing services of the 181-bed facility
Registered Nurse
Peregrine Health Services
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Dementia Care Unit and Assistive Living, full-time unit manager
Registered Nurse
National Church Residences
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Assistant Director of Nursing and Staff Development Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse
06.2005 - 06.2010
- I assisted registered nurses in creating and maintaining patient care plans, recording patient records, reinforcing instructions given by physicians and registered nurses, and administering prescribed medications
- Additionally, the individual administered flu shots and provided phlebotomy services to patients.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Technology
Clark State University (ACEN Accredited)
Springfield, OH06.2010
Diploma - Practical Nursing
RETs Tech Career College
Centerville, OH04.2005
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Precepting
Accomplishments
Two D.A.I.S.Y Award nominations 2023-2024
Certification
- State of Ohio Registered Nurse – Active
- ACLS (AHA) Certification – Active
- BLS (AHA) Certification – Active
- Infection Control Officer Certification – Active
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
High Banks Care Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Mt Carmel East Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Garda World Federal Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Arbors West
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
02.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Peregrine Health Services
07.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Peregrine Health Services
09.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
National Church Residences
07.2013 - 08.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
06.2005 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Technology
Clark State University (ACEN Accredited)
Diploma - Practical Nursing
RETs Tech Career College