Joshua V Dunn
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Motivated and highly skilled registered nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity settings, including Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) and ICU environments. Seeking to leverage advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills as a nurse anesthetist. Passionate about continuous professional growth, collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, and delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing high-quality healthcare while maintaining a compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – STICU
UVA Health System
09.2022 - Current
- Provide high-level, comprehensive patient care for critically ill patients in the STICU, collaborating with physicians, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Lead patient care coordination, utilizing advanced clinical assessment skills to monitor, plan, and evaluate interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes
- Exhibit expertise in managing complex patient conditions in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely and effective interventions while maintaining patient safety
- Actively engage in professional development by seeking and providing constructive feedback to foster ongoing improvement in clinical practice and team performance
- Facilitate open communication with patients and families, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortable with care plans and treatment options
Registered Nurse – ICU (Charge RN)
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Charge RN: Directed and coordinated care for a dynamic ICU team, ensuring optimal communication between bedside nurses and healthcare professionals to anticipate and address patient needs
- Managed patient care delivery through real-time resource allocation, staff coordination, and critical care planning to meet the demands of a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Acted as a secondary rapid response nurse, efficiently handling critical situations when multiple emergencies occurred simultaneously
- Staff RN: Provided compassionate, patient-centered care through the execution of physician orders and comprehensive care plans, ensuring the safe administration of medications, assessments, and treatments for critically ill patients
- Gained proficiency in managing life-threatening conditions and conducting advanced nursing procedures, including mechanical ventilation, continuous hemodynamic and intracranial pressure monitoring
- Cultivated strong communication with patients and families, ensuring a clear understanding of patient conditions and care pathways
- Developed expertise in managing life-threatening conditions, administering medications, and monitoring patients' conditions in real-time
Nurse Apprentice-ICU
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted registered nurses in delivering essential care to critically ill ICU patients, providing comfort and ensuring patient dignity through hands-on support
- Contributed to clinical operations by performing non-invasive tasks such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene, and assisting with mobility
- Developed foundational clinical skills in patient care, communication, and teamwork, establishing a strong base for future nursing education and practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
05.2017
Skills
- Advanced Critical Care Nursing Interventions & Procedures
- Advanced Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Hemodynamic Assessment & Monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication Titration (Vasopressors, Sedation, and Analgesia)
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration & Communication
- ICU & Trauma Care Management
- Emergency & Rapid Response Protocols
- Patient & Family Education (Critical Care)
- Leadership in Nursing & Charge Nurse Experience
- High-Pressure Decision-Making & Time Management
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Idaho, #55730, 09/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 11/25
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), AACN, #2000484711, 09/26
Professional Development
- Shadowed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in both operating room and ICU settings to deepen understanding of anesthesia care and the role of nurse anesthetists.
- Actively pursuing continuing education opportunities related to anesthesia care, pharmacology, and advanced clinical practices to stay current in the field.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – STICU
UVA Health System
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – ICU (Charge RN)
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2022
Nurse Apprentice-ICU
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Registered Nurse (RN), Idaho, #55730, 09/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 11/25
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), AACN, #2000484711, 09/26
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
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