Justin Dittman
Saint Hedwig,TX
Summary
Daisy Award winning, highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Float Pool
Christus Children's Hospital of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation/Reassessment
- Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills
- Make accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record
- Maintain current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment
- Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
STARS Float Pool and ER Department RN
University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
Critical Care Technician
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care.
- Performed basic nursing duties, such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and other vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's condition and treatment, documenting all observations in electronic medical records system.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for each patient .
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians regarding patient's status .
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the unit environment .
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Snubbing Supervisor
Rogue Pressure Services
Williston, ND
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided supervision to snubbing unit personnel and monitored performance in accordance with safety standards.
- Conducted daily pre-job meetings and reviewed job plans for safe execution of operations.
- Performed inspections of equipment prior to each job to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Directed emergency response activities during well control events or other emergencies.
- Resolved operational issues by working closely with other teams such as engineering, drilling, completions, and production operations.
- Trained personnel in the operation of snubbing units according to company policies and industry standards.
Marine Corps Corporal
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
02.2000 - 04.2003
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to Platoon personnel.
- Ensured compliance with orders from higher headquarters.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
- Developed emergency plans to respond to natural disasters or hostile attacks.
- Directed battlefield maneuvers according to predetermined battle plans or changing conditions on the ground.
- Maintained a high level of morale among troops through positive reinforcement techniques and providing recognition when deserved.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wayland Baptist University
05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
02-2013
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Multitasking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Team building
- Self Motivation
Affiliations
- National Student Nursing Association and Wayland Baptist University local school chapter member
- Secretary of Unit Based Council
Professional Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient (June 2023)
- Dean’s Lists Recipient
- Wayland Baptist Scholarship, recognizing academic achievement (Spring 2018-Summer 2019)
- Initiated to National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) School Chapter
- Initiated to Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society (May 2020)
License Certifications
- Texas RN License, 1002853, 04/2025
- ACLS, 04/2025
- PALS, 04/2025
- Basic Life Support, 04/2025
- NRP Graduate, Current
- APHON/CPHON, Current
Nursing Experience
- Critical Care Technician Nursing Student Extern, University Hospital, San Antonio, TX, 04/2018, 07/2020, Safe patient handling, assisting with maintaining a safe patient environment, communicating timely and accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed, assisting with data collection, assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing hourly rounding, using AIDET when interacting with patients.
- Patient Care Associate, Methodist Hospital Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 02/2014, 11/2016, Safe patient handling, assisting with maintaining a safe patient environment, communicating timely and accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed, assisting with data collection, assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing hourly rounding, using AIDET when interacting with patients.
- United States Marine Corps, 02/2000, 04/2003, Commanding small contingents of Marines in operations and combat, specializing in small unit operations, ensuring service members meet military standards for job performance, serving as a resource for service members under their control, constructing field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons, training and instructing subordinates and supported units on weapons handling, processing prisoners of war and captured documents, leading an infantry team of 5-9 members in combat operations.
- Nursing Experience, Metropolitan Hospital, 2019, 2020, Involved in a poster publication presented at various educational conferences. References available upon request. Functioned in the role of a student nurse under the supervision of a Nursing instructor providing comprehensive care to patients and their families. Duties included providing medications, taking vital signs, caring for surgical wounds, placing EKG monitors, placing IV lines, withdrawing blood for laboratory work and helping patient with daily living activates.
- Nursing Experience, Stone Oak Methodist Hospital, 2019, 2020, Functioned in the role of a student nurse under the direct supervision of a nursing instructor providing comprehensive care to patients and their families. Assisted the RN in providing care to expecting mothers during every part of labor and assisted on a high risk delivery. Encouraged mothers to use proper birthing techniques, assisted mothers in initiating breastfeeding, assisted new mothers in ambulation after delivery and assessed mothers for hemorrhaging and other complications. Provided care to newborn by completing their initial assessment, bathing, monitoring and transporting newborn to mother. Provided patient teaching to mothers concerning at home personal care, signs of complications, breastfeeding and new infant care.
- Nursing Experience, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Medical Center, 2018, Functioned in the role of a student nurse under the supervision of a Nursing instructor providing comprehensive care to patients and their families. Duties included providing medications, taking vital signs, caring for surgical wounds, placing EKG monitors, placing IV lines, withdrawing blood for laboratory work and helped patient with daily living activates.
Additional References
Additional References and Publications/Presentations available upon request
Languages
English
Volunteer Experience
San Antonio Food Bank, 11/2018, 2019
References
- Brittney Fletcher BSN, (210) 542-2234
- Janie Lopez MSN, RN, CPN, (210) 573-8968
- Billye Morris MSN, (936) 250-1072
Accomplishments
- DAISY AWARD WINNER
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society Delta at Large Chapter
Certification
- APHON/CPHON CERTIFICATION
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Float Pool
Christus Children's Hospital of San Antonio
10.2022 - Current
STARS Float Pool and ER Department RN
University Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2021
Critical Care Technician
University Health System
04.2018 - 07.2020
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Healthcare
02.2014 - 11.2016
Snubbing Supervisor
Rogue Pressure Services
03.2012 - 12.2013
Marine Corps Corporal
United States Marine Corps
02.2000 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
- APHON/CPHON CERTIFICATION
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