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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Certification
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Nancy Dupin

Big Clifty,KY

Summary

I am a Paramedic Registered Nurse with over 30 years of direct healthcare experience. Currently, I am employed in a regional referral hospital where I previously worked in the emergency department for 6 years. Presently I work in the Endoscopy Procedures area at the same facility. I had also previously worked as a Paramedic since 1999. As a paramedic, I worked at a high- volume EMS that frequently dealt with multiple critical patients on any given day. I was also the Health and Infection Control Officer at the EMS service.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2022 - Current
  • Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
  • Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
  • Managed emergency situations quickly and efficiently ensuring positive outcomes for the patient.
  • Performed endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and ERCP.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Utilized the EPIC charting systems and electronic health records.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hardin Memorial Hospital
Elizabethtown, KY
11.2016 - 08.2019
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Paramedic

Hardin County EMS
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2006 - 08.2018
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.2019

Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing

Kentucky Community & Technical College Sys- Etown
Elizabethtown, KY
06.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Kentucky EMS Academy-WKU
Bowling Green, KY

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Triaging
  • Former Advanced Medical Life Support Certification
  • Former ACLS/PALS instructor
  • Former BLS instructor
  • Medical assessment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Critical care of ER patients
  • Family and patient support
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Flexible endoscope handling
  • Polypectomy assistance
  • Endoscopy procedures

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients. Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
  • Patient Education - Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
  • Surgical Preparation - Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication.
  • Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.

Affiliations

I am a member of the Emergency Nurses Association.

I am privileged enough to be a KY Colonel.

I am a Certified Fire Fighter

I was named Paramedic of the Year once and was named Crew of the Year twice with my partner during my time in EMS.

Certification

  • Previously had Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 1999-present
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1994-present
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Former Instructor Level BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR & FIRST AID
  • Advanced Medical Life Support Certification 1999-present

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Baptist Health Hardin
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baptist Health Hardin
08.2019 - 10.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hardin Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2019

Paramedic

Hardin County EMS
02.2006 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Kentucky University

Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing

Kentucky Community & Technical College Sys- Etown

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Kentucky EMS Academy-WKU
  • Previously had Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 1999-present
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1994-present
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Former Instructor Level BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR & FIRST AID
  • Advanced Medical Life Support Certification 1999-present
Nancy Dupin