Douglas Shuster
Moss,TN
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
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2023
- Began Vanderbilt career in 2005 in Neuro ICU. Worked there three years then transferred to Adult ER where I was employed for four years. Following this I was employed in the Medical ICU while working on my Bachelor's degree in Nursing. After completing my BSN degree, my next position was in the Adult Float Pool where I worked in Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, the Burn Unit, the Adult ER, the Cardiovascular ICU, the PACU, step-down floors, and often acted as preceptor and charge nurse. In my final years at Vanderbilt, I worked PRN for six months in the Adult ER and PRN in MCE for another year. I retired from Vanderbilt in December 2023 after relocating to Moss, Tennessee.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
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