Denise Van Dusen
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Accomplished Staff RN with a proven track record at Children's Health Of Dallas, excelling in high-pressure environments and specializing in critical care with skills in ECMO and CRRT. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring new nurses, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Expert in Pediatric Life Support with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Children's Health Of Dallas
08.2009 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
- Provided exceptional care to the highest acuity patients including CRRT, VAD, ECMO patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
10.2004 - 08.2009
- Provided emotional support to families during challenging situations, fostering trust and open communication between healthcare providers and caregivers.
- Streamlined workflow processes within assigned facilities by collaborating with staff members to identify areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs in children, promptly identifying health concerns or changes in condition.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
- Maintained ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education courses related to pediatric nursing practice advancements.
- Skillfully managed complex cases involving critically ill children requiring specialized care and attention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff RN
Children's Health Dallas
02.2000 - 10.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing
Dallas, TX12.1999
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- ECMO Specialist
- CRRT Nurse
- VAD Nurse
- Pediatric Life Support
- Charge Nurse
Timeline
Staff RN
Children's Health Of Dallas
08.2009 - Current
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
10.2004 - 08.2009
Staff RN
Children's Health Dallas
02.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing