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Dillon Harpham

Lincoln,Nebraska

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership in an ICU setting. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills in high-stress environments with a commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
  • Managed staffing assignments for each shift based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of the ICU.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.

LPN

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
07.2018 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Telemetry Monitor Technician

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
  • Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
05.2023

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Care Planning
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Epic Systems
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Calm and composed

Certification

  • Registered Nurse 06/2023 - Current
  • Current ACLS/BLS
  • Current TNCC

Timeline

Registered Nurse

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
06.2023 - Current

LPN

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
07.2018 - Current

Telemetry Monitor Technician

CHI Health St. Elizabeth
07.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Nebraska Methodist College

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Southeast Community College