Dustin Fitzgerald
Summerville,GA
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Patient-focused Assistant Director of Nursing offering 10-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Chulio Hills Health And Rehab, LLC
2020.10 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Treatment Nurse
Fifth Avenue Healthcare
2020.10 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Pruitt Healthcare
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Home Care Solutions
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexian Village
2015.02 - 2018.12
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers
Chattanooga, TN09.2013
Skills
- Accreditation Coordination
- Mass Casualty Incident Planning
- Quality Control
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Long-Term Care
- Shift Scheduling
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Acute Care
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Chulio Hills Health And Rehab, LLC
2020.10 - Current
Treatment Nurse
Fifth Avenue Healthcare
2020.10 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Pruitt Healthcare
2019.10 - 2020.10
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Home Care Solutions
2018.01 - 2019.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexian Village
2015.02 - 2018.12
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers
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