Dusti Huett
Poteau
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Vian Nursing & Rehab, adept in clinical staffing and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. Proven track record in policy development and quality assurance, enhancing patient care standards. Skilled in emergency response and nurse education, I significantly improved healthcare outcomes through strategic leadership and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Vian Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - Current
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Multiple Agencies
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Branch Manager
Mays Plus
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Licensed Practical Nurse
Countryside Estates Nursing
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO06-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK12-2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Sallisaw, OK06-2004
Skills
- Clinical staffing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Accreditation management
- Budget management
- Schedule preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Capital budget management
- Emergency response
- Nurse education and training
- Mass casualty incident planning
- Quality assurance
- Policy development
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Risk management
- First aid and CPR
- Recruiting and hiring
Certification
BLS/CPR INSTRUCTOR
ACLS
PALS
INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONALIST
QA
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/INCIDENT COMMAND
FEMA 100, 200, 700
SEARCH & RESCUE
OSHA 10
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Vian Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Multiple Agencies
02.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
01.2019 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse/Branch Manager
Mays Plus
07.2017 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Countryside Estates Nursing
06.2014 - 07.2017
BLS/CPR INSTRUCTOR
ACLS
PALS
INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONALIST
QA
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/INCIDENT COMMAND
FEMA 100, 200, 700
SEARCH & RESCUE
OSHA 10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
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