Theresa Dessert
Reno,NV
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise in multiple modalities of nursing. My goal is to continue to interact with patients, students, family members, peers and all other health care professionals in a compassionate and caring manner. I strive to remain culturally sensitive, ethical and practice in a holistic manner caring for the whole individual in whatever setting I am practicing nursing in.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Veteran's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the coordination of care of acutely ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Member of a high functioning team supporting patients and their family members.
Nursing Faculty
Unitek College
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Clinical Instructor for Vocational Nursing Students- Accompanied, monitored, supported and evaluated students in the clinical setting in order to meet student learning outcomes and objectives
- Associate Professor Bachelor of Science Nursing Program
- Course Instructor Leadership and Management Theories.
- Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as flipped classrooms, maximizing student engagement and comprehension of complex concepts.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
- Student Leadership Clinical Externship Manager.
Registered Nurse
Summit Surgery Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Pre-Operative RN- provide nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery, with a focus on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problems
- Start and monitor IVs, administer pre-operative medications and perform pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient's rights and procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians and other members of the patient's care team.
- Post- Operative RN- provide nursing care to patients returning from surgery, with a focus on assisting the patient through the transition from an anesthetized state to an awake condition
- Responsible for assisting and maintaining adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assessing level of consciousness, providing pain management, and ensuring the patient safety until discharge
- Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians and other members of the patient's care team.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nursing Faculty
Truckee Meadows Community College Nursing Program
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Member of Full Time Nursing Staff
- Courses taught- Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing, Professional Behaviors, Cultural Considerations in Nursing.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, ensuring course content remained up-to-date and relevant to industry standards.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive learning activities designed to promote critical thinking.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lesson plans, enhancing students'' visual and auditory comprehension of material.
- Served as the Student Nurses Association advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, promoting student involvement outside of the classroom setting.
- Student Job Placement and Recruitment Manager
- Clinical Instructor for rotations at local hospitals and medical establishments.
- Instructor in Simulation and Skills Lab.
Registered Nurse
Mammoth Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2021
- 12/2017 - 12/2021- Per Diem RN- Emergency Department
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 5/2017-12/2017- Interim Supervisor Pre and Post Anesthesia Unit- Provided Leadership to staff and department, streamlined processes, provided computer training, acted as unit educator, created annual educational and competency plan, improved processes, assisted with recruitment of full-time supervisor, updated policies, improved interdepartmental relationships, provided mentorship to new full-time Surgical Services Manager on hospital wide processes.
- 2015-2017- Staff Development Coordinator- Extremely varied and progressive role in staff development as member of the quality department. Responsibilities included in this versatile role: nursing competency assessment, clinical and hospital wide orientation, annual required trainings, TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, De-Escalation and Violence Prevention Trainer, Safe Patient Handling Trainer, universal computer training, on-going training to new staff and seasoned nurses, point of care trainer, lunch and learn presentations, health science academy mentor, student field experience manager. Participated in site surveys from accrediting bodies (DNV and Joint Commission).
- 2011-2015- Resource RN- bedside care in the Emergency Department, PACU, Operating Room Circulating Nurse, Case Management, Utilization Review, Interventional Radiology, Preceptor and Education Department.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Cerro Coso Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Clinical instructor for licensed vocational nursing students enrolled at Cerro Coso College
- Supervised, instructed and mentored students to obtain stated objectives and established student learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated student learning activities in the clinical environment, classroom and Simulation lab.
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
- Performed evaluations on student progress, maintained Moodle Dashboard for assignments and grading, and participated annually on the college clinical advisory board.
Registered Nurse
Sharp Health Care
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Surgical Intensive Care- Provider of advanced nursing care to a population of post- surgical and critically ill patients
- Nursing care included; ventilated patients, patients post CABG, neurologically unstable patients, septic patients, ARDS patients and critically ill patients who required 1:1 or 2:1 direct care and observation.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Emergency Department- Member of the emergency department providing critical and emergency care in a busy, fast pace team orientated 20 bed department
- Gained proficiency in highly critical care cases such as CVA, MI, advanced life support measures, sepsis care, pediatric emergencies and care of the critically ill with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Reese Stealy
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Vocational nurse in a busy urgent care with a wide variety of patient populations including pediatrics and adults with varying levels of acuity.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2007
- Bedside nursing care of orthopedic, surgical and medical patients with acute admission
- Performed generalized nursing care; assessments, medication administration, intravenous line care, central line dressing care, laboratory value interpretation, communication with physicians and case management to provide excellent care for hospitalized patients
- Member of advanced wound care team.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Cross Trained as Employee Health Nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sierra Park Urgent Care & Sports Medicine
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Assisted providers with all aspects of clinical nursing in both the urgent care environment and the orthopedic clinic.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2016
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY06.2012
Associates of Science in Registered Nursing -
Mira Costa Community
Mira Costa, California06.2008
Skills
- Teamwork
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Clinical Nursing Instruction
- Clinical Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Academic Advising
- Lecturing
- Compassion
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Inspiration
Certification
- Registered Nursing State of Nevada
- Registered Nurse, State of California
- Certified Clinical Nurse Leader
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Special Activities Committees
- Participant in Emerging Leader Development Program- 2024
- Unit Based Safe Patient Handling Representative- 2023- current
- Certified TEAM (Techniques for Effective Aggression Management) Trainer-2018
- Author Mammoth Hospital WorkPlace Violence Prevention Plan-2018
- Member Electronic Health Record (Cerner) Implementation Committee-2016-2017
- Master TeamSTEPPS Trainer- 2015-2017
- Co-Chair TeamSTEPPS Hospital Wide Implementation Committee-2016-2017
- Member, Cerro Coso Community Advisory Board- 2015-2016
- Member, Customer Service Team- Mammoth Hospital -2012-2017
- Lead, Process Improvement Project Mammoth Hospital Operating Room- Time Out / Check Out Standardization Project- 2015-2016
- Board President, Mammoth Youth Football League –2012-2016
- Board Secretary, Antelope Valley Youth Football League- 2014- 2016
- Lead, Nursing Process Improvement Project for Anti-Embolism Stockings Policy and Education -2013
- Member, Total Joint Patient Education Taskforce- Mammoth Hospital- 2013
- Member, Skin and Wound Team- Renown Hospital & Sharp Grossmont Hospital- 2004, 2010
- Nominee, Northern Nevada Nurse Achievement Award- 2004-2005
Personal Information
Title: MSN, CNL, RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Veteran's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Faculty
Unitek College
07.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Summit Surgery Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
Nursing Faculty
Truckee Meadows Community College Nursing Program
07.2017 - 06.2022
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Cerro Coso Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Mammoth Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Sharp Health Care
05.2008 - 08.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Reese Stealy
06.2007 - 07.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2007
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sierra Park Urgent Care & Sports Medicine
07.1999 - 07.2002
Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governor's University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Wyoming
Associates of Science in Registered Nursing -
Mira Costa Community
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