ERIN DINNELL
KIMBALL,MI
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner experienced in delivering comprehensive care for critically injured patients in trauma neurosurgery, hand surgery, and reconstructive plastics. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through collaboration within multidisciplinary trauma teams and education of patients and families regarding recovery processes. Focused on thorough evaluations, effective treatment planning, and skilled perioperative management to enhance patient recovery and clinical success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconstructive Plastics/Hand
John D. Dingell Medical Center
Detroit, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive inpatient management for patients with traumatic hand injuries, complex reconstructive plastic coverage, complex soft tissue injuries, complex wound closures and aftercare.
- Collaborate closely with plastic surgeons, general surgeons, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and nursing staff.
- Assisted with perioperative management, including evaluations and follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform detailed history and physical examinations, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
- Evaluated surgical wounds, skin grafts, and flap reconstructions, managed drains and dressings to promote effective healing.
- Assisted surgeons with all operating room procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient safety.
- Executed bedside procedures such as suture removal, staple removal, drain removal, wound debridement, and laceration repair.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging and diagnostic testing.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, postoperative care, and discharge planning to facilitate informed decision-making.
Trauma Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Detroit Medical Center – Multiple locations
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provide comprehensive inpatient management for patients with traumatic head injuries, spinal fractures, craniofacial trauma, and complex soft tissue injuries.
- Perform detailed history and physical examinations, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
- Assisted with perioperative management, including evaluations and follow-up for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated surgical wounds, skin grafts, and flap reconstructions while managing drains, dressings, and promoting wound healing.
- Assisted surgeons during all operating room procedures by providing technical support and managing instruments.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging and diagnostic testing.
- Performed bedside procedures including suture and staple removal, drain removal, and wound debridement.
- Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on injury recovery, postoperative care, medications, and discharge planning to enhance understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department/Trauma ICU
Detroit Medical Center – Multiple locations
Detroit, MI
01.2011 - 01.2020
Education
Masters of Science Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 09.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- Surgical first assistant
- Surgical first assist
- Flap Evaluation
- Complex Wound Management
- Wound closure
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Trauma
- Critical Care Management
- Hospital Rounds
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic records
- Patient education
Personal Information
Title: ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Certification
Advanced Practive Registered Nurse - AACN ( American Association Critical Care), Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG), Registered Nurse State of Michigan, BLS/ACLS
PRESSSSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Managed high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center patient populations.
- Collaborated with neurosurgery and plastic surgery teams to improve continuity of care.
- Recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, teamwork, and clinical judgement.
- Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
Timeline
Reconstructive Plastics/Hand
John D. Dingell Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Trauma Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Detroit Medical Center – Multiple locations
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department/Trauma ICU
Detroit Medical Center – Multiple locations
01.2011 - 01.2020
Masters of Science Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Walden University