NIKITA DUNBAR
PHENIX CITY,AL
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse with 16 years of focused experience in Trauma and Intensive Care at both military and civilian facilities. Cross-functional history in military trauma emergency and civilian intensive cardiovascular/ medical-surgical support as well as cardiac step-down and telemetry care units. Consistently recognized by patients and family members for kindness, commitment, and superior care and always maintain a strong reputation for achieving complex levels of skill and patient satisfaction. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise in an Intensive Care Unit that values precision and a team-oriented approach to healthcare.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Chief Nurse, Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Air Force National Guard, Det 1, 187th Medical Group (CERFP)
Montgomery, AL
04.2011 - Current
- Directs logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Provides immediate response capability to the governor including: incident site search capability of damaged buildings, rescuing trapped casualties, providing decontamination, and performing medical triage and initial treatment to stabilize patients for transport to medical facilities.
- Performs medical triage and initial treatment
- Stages for military and civilian evacuation
- Provides medical support to patient decontamination and search and extraction
- Minimizes health risks and providing the emergency treatment of CBRN-related injuries for CERFP/HRF personnel and the civilian population.
- Coordinates with the casualty search and extraction element to provide situational-dependent, emergency medical triage and emergency medical care in a contaminated or collapsed structure environment.
- Provides initial stabilization and prepares casualties who need additional medical treatment for transport and evacuation to definitive care
- Overseeing nursing personnel and operations within the Air Force Medical Service.
- Providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development for nursing staff.
- Ensuring compliance with military standards and healthcare regulations.
- Participating in strategic planning for the healthcare system and aligning nursing services with broader Air Force medical objectives.
- Ensuring nursing staff are trained and prepared for deployment and emergency situations.
- Coordinating and managing nursing resources during military operations and humanitarian missions.
- Implementing evidence-based practices and promoting patient safety initiatives.
- Managing budgets, staffing, and other resources to ensure efficient and effective nursing operations.
- Overseeing the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
- Ensuring ongoing education and training programs for nursing personnel to maintain clinical competence and professional growth.
Officer in Charge of Immunization Clinic
Air Force National Guard
187th Fighter Wing Medical Group, Montgomery, AL
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Assesses and evaluates the immunization status and needs of through the knowledge of current vaccine preventable disease,immunization guidelines, vaccination schedules, state, federal, and international requirements, and client medical history
- Educates military service members about the importance of immunization, following recommended immunization schedules, possible side effects of immunizations, and aftercare.
- Draws up vaccines according to manufacturer's instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques and a system of double checks to ensure accuracy.
- Completes appropriate service member and clinic records to ensure correct vaccines are administered and documented.
- Be able to respond to an anaphylactic reaction when and if it occurs
- Ensured standard operating procedures (SOPs) were established that implemented current national standards for adult immunizations and chemoprophylactic practices and promoted appropriate quality improvement mechanisms
- Ensured patients were evaluated for preexisting immunity, screened for administrative and medical exemptions, and/or evaluated for the need for medical exemptions to immunizations or chemoprophylaxis medications
- Monitored the immunization status of personnel and ensured compliance with policies and procedures for creating and maintaining immunization records.
- Ensured emergency medical response was available and that personnel who administered immunizations received training on: basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of epinephrine, and emergency response to immunization-adverse events, at a minimum
- Ensured health care providers were available to respond to and report adverse events resulting from immunization
- Synchronized, integrated, and coordinated immunization policies and other immunization-related activities for all DOD components.
- Facilitated and promoted the quality of immunization policy, implementation, education, distribution, risk communication, administration, clinical services, safety surveillance, research, and program evaluation.
- Provided a comprehensive access point to provide information, education resources, safety surveillance, and uniform procedures to identify, report, and evaluate vaccine-associated adverse events.
- Established joint clinical quality standards for immunization delivery and education and training to personnel involved in immunization healthcare.
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftman, Staff Sergeant
Air Force National Guard 187th Fighter Wing
Montgomery, AL
08.2002 - 04.2011
- Loaded, unloaded, and positioned munitions on aircraft.
- Used handling, loading, and checkout procedures and equipment.
- Tested suspension, launched, and released systems for retentive locking, and manual and electrical release.
- Loaded and serviced aircraft gun systems,
- Installed ground safety devices on munition and gun system components to prevent inadvertent detonation, launching, or firing.
- Performed serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions associated suspension equipment.
- Checked methods and techniques used to load and unload munitions on aircraft, to repair and maintain aircraft release and gun systems, and to maintain, repair, and modify associated equipment.
- Ensured compliance with policies, directives, and safety procedures.
- Analyzed productivity and work quality and evaluated operational efficiency of aircraft guns and munitions systems, and recommended modification.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Registered Nurse IV
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA
02.2009 - Current
- Provides care for high acuity patients in the critical care setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of assessment and monitoring criteria for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and acute respiratory conditions.
- Demonstrates ability to care for patients with multi-organ system failure and with cardiogenic shock.
- Administration of critical care meds/IV infusions and titrations independently.
- Prepares for set up of A-Lines, Central lines, and Intubation.
- Recover heart patients after CABG and valve surgery.
- Care for patients with vascular surgeries, general surgeries, overdoses, stroke, sepsis, and more.
- Care of cardiac patients, heart catheterization patients, post-op CABG patients, and other patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Works as a charge nurse to manage floor assignments based on staffing, act as a resource guide for other nurses and family members, and maintains direct contact with house supervisor.
- Maintain continuous hemodynamic monitoring and support for all critically ill patients, with an overall goal in delivering this care to minimize morbidity and mortality as well as to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Active member of the Patient Safety Corp Committee
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
Montgomery, AL
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Demonstrated knowledge and needs of orthopedic and surgical patients.
- Demonstrated IV proficiency on most patients independently.
- Initiates patient/family education on special procedures, treatments and medications.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in Basic EKG, IV pumps, Insulin pumps, and insertion of NG tube independently.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6-7 patients per shift.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Deputy Chief Nurse (Deployment)
United States Air Force
Doha, Qatar
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensuring that nursing personnel are fully trained and prepared for deployment
- Managing deployment logistics for nursing staff.
- Assisting the Chief Nurse in overseeing nursing operations in deployed settings.
- Providing leadership and direction to nursing teams during deployments.
- Acting as the point of contact for nursing personnel in the absence of the Chief Nurse.
- Ensuring that nursing units have the necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel for deployment.
- Managing the allocation of resources to meet operational needs.
- Overseeing the delivery of patient care in the deployed environment.
- Ensuring that nursing practices comply with military and medical standards.
- Working closely with other medical and military personnel to facilitate effective operations.
- Participating in interdisciplinary meetings and briefings.
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with the Chief Nurse and other leadership.
- Preparing and submitting reports on nursing activities and issues encountered during deployment.
- Providing support to nursing personnel to address challenges and ensure their well-being.
- Advocating for the needs and concerns of nursing staff in the deployed setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C. Wallace State College
Dothan, ALBachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Phenix City, ALSkills
- Open-heart surgery recovery
- Ventilator management
- Invasive/Noninvasive monitoring
- IABP and CRRT monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Vasopressor support
- High-acuity patient care
- Proficient in ICU and Trauma
- Exceptional process and critical thinking skills
- Hemodynamics
- Pain/Sedation management
- Impella heart pump trained
- Emory University Healthcare heart and vascular recovery trained
Affiliations
AACN - American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International - Honor Society for Nursing- Iota Theta Chapter
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama
- Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support Certification
- CSU-ALS Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification
- ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support Certification
- ACS- Acute Coronary Syndrome Certification
- ITLS- International Trauma Life Support Certification
- BDLS- Basic Disaster Life Support Certification
Timeline
Deputy Chief Nurse (Deployment)
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Officer in Charge of Immunization Clinic
Air Force National Guard
08.2011 - 02.2016
Trauma Chief Nurse, Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Air Force National Guard, Det 1, 187th Medical Group (CERFP)
04.2011 - Current
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Registered Nurse IV
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
02.2009 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2009
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftman, Staff Sergeant
Air Force National Guard 187th Fighter Wing
08.2002 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C. Wallace State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University