Dominic Young
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly educated Licensed Practical Nurse possessing knowledge and skills to work with a large variety of patient diagnoses within the community. A composed individual always willing to go the extra mile to provide support and exceptional care to patients and families alike.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Nurse
CommonSpirit Home Health
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Reviews referrals, patient medical records, and insurance for service acceptance based on agency policies.
- Maintains EMRs from six different systems (CommonSpirit, Epic University of Colorado, Allscripts/Careport, Skywell, Re-episodic, and Encompass).
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to intake processes and procedures by participating in key performance issue meetings and audits.
- Coordinated services with providers and case managers for comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Trained incoming members for their roles in intake.
- Assisted the Nation and Sales CommonSpirit groups with education.
- Coordinates referrals and resources with Sales/Marketing team.
LPN Floor Nurse
Mountain View Post Acute
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly based on orders from providers.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies and medications within the unit ensuring adequate stock to prevent care from being disrupted.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Implemented infection control measures such as hand hygiene and patient and family education according to facility policies.
MGA Home Healthcare
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with activities and functional mobility to increase comfort and maintain activities of daily living according to provider orders.
- Managed various nursing tasks for pediatric and adult patients, including administering medication, continuous assessments, cleaning and use of medical equipment and safety/seizure precautions.
- Acted as a member of a healthcare team by coordinating and communicating with physicians, case management, fellow nursing staff and family members.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures by documenting patient condition per physician orders via paper documentation and KanTime systems.
- Directed the attendance of patients to educational facilities and community outreach programs while maintaining patient safety.
- Responded to emergency medical situations by providing CPR and BLS per AMA guidelines and coordinating with emergency care personnel.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile patients from newborns to adults, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds, patient hygiene, and continuous assessments of patients.
- Complied with agency policies and procedures by thoroughly documenting patients' progress via KanTime.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Acted as member of healthcare team by coordinating with providers, case management and patient family members.
- Responsible for the utilization and upkeep of various medical equipment to care for patients requiring nutrition, advanced airways, medication and mobility needs.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
MGA Home Healthcare
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted pediatric patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and maintain activities of daily living by provider orders.
- Managed various nursing tasks for pediatric patients, which included administering medication, continuous assessments, cleaning and use of medical equipment and safety/seizure precautions.
- Acted as a member of a healthcare team by coordinating and communicating with physicians, case management, fellow nursing staff and family members.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures by documenting patient condition per physician orders via paper documentation and KanTime systems.
- Responded to emergency medical situations by providing CPR and BLS per AMA guidelines and coordinating with emergency care personnel.
Health Care Specialist 68W/ LPN 68C
U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command 5502d USAH
Aurora, CO
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients, assessments and determining course of action based on US Army SOP.
- Maintained training and proficiency of critical care skills to patients with severe trauma, burns, fractures, IV/IO access, combat injuries and advanced airways.
- Provided leadership and medical training to fellow healthcare specialists and nurses in accordance to chain of command policy.
- Supervised battalion aid station operations for enlisted soldiers, ensuring their quality of patient care during field operations and pre-deployment exercises.
- Participated in numerous hospital rotations to optimize care of patients and familiarity with procedures in Med-surg, cardiac, GI, OB, ICU, neuro, and ER settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2016
Nursing Science
U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course
San Antonio, TX08.2011
Emergency Medical Care/EMT-B
U.S. Army Healthcare Specialist
San Antonio, TX07.2010
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Medical records documentation and reporting
- Patient condition monitoring
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Ventilator care/advanced airway care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Transfers/lifts/patient positioning
- Patient education
- Home healthcare equipment
- Diet and Nutrition
Timeline
Intake Nurse
CommonSpirit Home Health
04.2024 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
Mountain View Post Acute
12.2023 - Current
MGA Home Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
08.2018 - 08.2020
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
MGA Home Healthcare
07.2015 - 10.2019
Health Care Specialist 68W/ LPN 68C
U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command 5502d USAH
06.2009 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Nursing Science
U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course
Emergency Medical Care/EMT-B
U.S. Army Healthcare Specialist
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