Robert Huhn
Amsterdam,NY
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience and a strong record of success. Skilled in emergency response planning, team leadership, and developing tailored treatment plans that enhance patient care. Proven Squadron Commander with expertise in strategic planning and tactical decision-making, effectively managing military operations and inspiring personnel. Achievements include implementing innovative solutions that improve operational processes and enhance unit readiness.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Squadron Commander
Air National Guard
Scotia, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies for responding quickly and effectively to any emergencies which may occur during missions or other operations.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff members and provided feedback as necessary.
- Created an environment conducive to teamwork among personnel at all levels within the organization.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Assisted in developing curriculum plans that incorporate evidence-based practices into nurse education courses.
- Facilitated continuing education classes for nurses to maintain their professional licensure requirements.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Trigon Family Practice
Wilmington, DE
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures, focusing on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical history.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Prescribed medications while monitoring treatment effectiveness for continuous improvement.
- Offered telehealth consultations to provide accessible care for patients in remote or underserved areas.
Chief Flight Nurse Evaluator / Nurse Practitioner
Air National Guard
Scotia, NY
05.1992 - Current
- Executed aeromedical transport nursing for Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom's Sentinel.
- Served as Nurse Practitioner for Operation Deep Freeze, Task Force Harvey, and COVID-19 relief efforts.
- Completed over 4,000 patient transports efficiently and safely.
- Organized equipment and supplies for emergency conditions before, during, and after patient transport.
- Conducted specialized assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments for patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatments, medications, IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in research projects aimed at exploring new methods for delivering continuing education content.
- Implemented new technologies into instruction such as virtual reality simulations or 3D printing projects.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Contractor)
Spectrum Health, Langley AFB
Hampton, VA
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MDXpress Urgent Care
Newport News, VA
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Provides high quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, formulation and implementation of treatment plans for patients with common acute and chronic illnesses and acute injuries.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
National Science Foundation
McMurdo, Antarctica
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Provide comprehensive care to adult non-urgent, urgent and emergent patients in Emergency Department.
- Plan, implement and evaluate patient care requirements under supervision.
- Performs procedures such as starting IV fluids, Incision and Drainage, Wound Repair, and splinting fractures.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Completed 350 hours of clinical work in Adult/Gerontology Health.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Various
Various, Various
05.2007 - Current
- Delivered exceptional patient care across diverse diagnoses, overseeing treatment from initiation to completion.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings and identifying telemetry irregularities.
- Trained new nursing staff on techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed strategies addressing nursing and patient satisfaction, enhancing response quality and safety initiatives.
- Coordinated Injury Prevention and Trauma Outreach for Level III and Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Acted as Trauma Clinician at Level 1 Trauma Center, providing critical care expertise.
Certified Flight Nurse II
Air Methods Corp.
Roswell, NM
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Delivers out-reach education to local EMS agencies, hospitals, schools, and community organizations.
- Provider of advanced procedures: Rapid Sequence Intubation (Pediatric and Adult), Needle and Tube Thoracostomy, IABP, and Surgical Airway.
Education
Air War College - Military Studies
Air University
Montgomery, AL04-2023
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05.2007
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Precepting and mentoring
- Clinical operations
- Oral communication skills
- Process improvement
- Women's health services
- Diagnostic testing and POC
- Electronic medical records management
- Team leadership
- Emergency care proficiency
- Multi-State nursing licensure
- Emergency response planning
- Quality improvement
- Curriculum development
- Innovation and creativity
- Project management
- Telehealth services
- Continuing education
- Staff development
- Simulation training
- Leadership and mentoring
- Health information systems
Certification
- TX Registered Nurse: 741196 (Enhanced Compact)
- VA Licensed Nurse Practitioner: 0024178904
- NPI#: 1710510722
- DEA#: Current
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- BLS: Provider
- ACLS: Provider
- PALS: Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Provider
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
- Trauma Nursing Core Course - Instr.
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing-II
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Instr.
Additional Information
Highly skilled, compassionate and dedicated healthcare clinician with nearly 32 years of experience in a variety of clinical, administrative, education and healthcare I.T. settings to include: Level 1 - 4 trauma centers, civilian and military air medical transport, and primary care outpatient centers.
Affiliations
- Global Mobile Game Ambassador for Department of Air Force Gaming League
- Breeds and Shows champion Basenjis and Alaskan Klee Kai
Accomplishments
- Awarded Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron of the Year 2022 and 2023
- Awarded Aeromedical Evacuation Leadership Team of the Year 2023
- Multiple military awards for personal achievement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Trigon Family Practice
06.2023 - Current
Squadron Commander
Air National Guard
04.2022 - Current
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Contractor)
Spectrum Health, Langley AFB
04.2020 - 04.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MDXpress Urgent Care
10.2019 - 04.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
National Science Foundation
01.2019 - 02.2019
Certified Flight Nurse II
Air Methods Corp.
07.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Various
05.2007 - Current
Chief Flight Nurse Evaluator / Nurse Practitioner
Air National Guard
05.1992 - Current
Air War College - Military Studies
Air University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
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