Kameron Dugan
Kinta,Ok
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Seeking entrance into the FNP Program at WGU to help advance my knowledge base and skills to be able to provide advanced care for the patients in my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse ICU/ED
McAlester Regional Health Center
06.2017 - Current
- Assessed patients' risks for infectious diseases and advised on proper handling
- Supervised, trained, and motivated student nurses and inexperienced staff in ICU and ED
- Improved outcomes by teaching patients, family members, and caregivers on effective strategies for managing conditions and implementing better wellness choices
- Coordinated effective treatments through effective care planning alongside other healthcare disciplines
- Helped senior managers develop and improve nursing practice standards and quality requirements
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in Critical care
- Developed timely an effective triage assessment skill in ED.
ICU Nurse Manager
McAlester Regional Health Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Advocated for patients'' rights by ensuring proper adherence to ethical guidelines when making clinical decisions within the ICU setting.
- Established performance benchmarks that aligned with organizational goals while simultaneously supporting individual growth within the nursing team members themselves.
- Optimized resource allocation by monitoring staff schedules and adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Streamlined nursing workflows, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to track performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in the ICU.
- Evaluated emerging trends in critical care nursing practice by attending conferences or reviewing research literature so as not only stay current but also become more proactive about potential changes needed within our facility''s overall approach.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Easter Oklahoma State College
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
- Delivered high-quality instruction using a variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles and individual needs of students.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to share resources, exchange ideas, and improve the overall effectiveness of the program.
Student Nurse Extern
McAlester Regional Health Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Contributed to patient well-being by caring for catheters, central lines, and gastric tubes
- Shadowed qualified nursing staff to capitalize on every learning opportunity, including how to correctly analyze patients' conditions
- Assessed patients, documenting current vitals, pain levels, and input and output ratios
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, Ok05.2020
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, Ok05.2017
Skills
- Infection control
- Resource utilization
- Patient examination
- Treatment coordination
- IV management
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Training staff
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
Timeline
ICU Nurse Manager
McAlester Regional Health Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Easter Oklahoma State College
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Registered Nurse ICU/ED
McAlester Regional Health Center
06.2017 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
McAlester Regional Health Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
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