Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Dustin Hoskot

Roseburg,OR

Summary

At CommonSpirit Health, I leveraged my expertise in medication and IV administration alongside my acute care skills to significantly enhance patient outcomes, evidenced by a notable decrease in patient falls. My ability to provide compassionate care and educate patients and families on health practices has been pivotal in improving recovery times and satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

CommonSpirit Health
07.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR
06-2022

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Medical assessment
  • Personal care needs
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Administering immunizations
  • Health screening
  • Acute care expertise
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
  • Managing deadlines
  • Preventive health
  • Family advocacy
  • At-risk patient care
  • Medical evaluation
  • [Software] use
  • Call triaging
  • Evaluations
  • Home care
  • Setting up referrals
  • Sanitation
  • Patient consultation
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Medical consultation
  • BAC screening/drug screen collection
  • G-tube care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

CommonSpirit Health
07.2022 - Current

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Umpqua Community College
Dustin Hoskot