Dustin Tolson
Hubbard
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Assistant Manager
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Supported newly hired nursing staff through mentorship, providing guidance on clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures specific to the field of behavioral health.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Evaluated treatment plan efficacy by regularly assessing patient progress toward established goals, adjusting interventions as needed based on clinical judgment.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate peer support, coping skill development, and emotional expression among patients.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Cleveland Clinic
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Department management
- Hiring and terminations
- Conflict management
- Direct patient care
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Task delegation
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2020
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Cleveland Clinic
04.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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