Ronald Duncan, MSN, AGACNP-C, RRT
Romney,US
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
WVU-Grant Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Performed minor handling suturing and wound care.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
Flight Nurse
Healthnet Aeromedical Services
06.2020 - Current
- Performs advanced skills as permitted by applicable regulations and the HealthNet Aeromedical Services Medical Director.
- Completes clinical and operational functions in a safe manner, utilizing all available resources, training, and judgment.
- Renders care to patients of all ages requiring rapid air medical transport.
- Completes all required clinical, operational and performance improvement documentation.
- Devised and implemented effective patient-care strategies.
- Knowledge of intubation and RSI techniques, needle decompression, EFAST examinations.
Registered Nurse
Valley Health System
08.2011 - Current
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Critical care and emergency room nursing.
- Provided care for patients on ECMO and CRRT and those requiring IABP and Impella support.
- Managing and monitoring invasive lines (arterial lines, Swan Ganz, etc).
- Provided care to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery.
- Med-Surg ICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU and CVICU experience.
- Educated and mentored new registered nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and care standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Inova Fairfax Hospital
02.2003 - 04.2012
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with a physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
- Use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.
- Experience in all adult ICUs, Neonatal ICU and PICU.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD01.2000
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Acute care expertise
- IABP and Impella
- Prehospital and hospital experience
- RSI and intubation
- Patient examination
- Advanced physical examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Emergency care
- E-FAST ultrasound training
- Patient care coordination
- Crew relationship building
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
WVU-Grant Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Flight Nurse
Healthnet Aeromedical Services
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Valley Health System
08.2011 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Inova Fairfax Hospital
02.2003 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
Master of Science - Nursing-Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Youngstown State University
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