Kevin Dison
White Bluff,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment and monitoring.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mirror Lake Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of each patient''s medical history, lab results, and treatment progress.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize health outcomes while minimizing potential risks.
Factory Line Worker
BH Electronics
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials and other relevant details.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Trained new employees on proper and safe machine operation.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2011
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Documented work in Cerner and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05.2005
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
06.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Mirror Lake Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current
Factory Line Worker
BH Electronics
01.2021 - 07.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
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