Therese R. Gustaveson
JBER
Summary
To leverage my 14+ years of nursing, working both in the outpatient and inpatient setting, in order to contribute to the successes of a healthcare organization. Adept at implementing a positive team approach and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Seeking completion of a Masters in Nursing Education and managing nursing curriculum.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
673 MDG, JBER, AK
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinates and delivers nursing care to 450 obstetrics/neonatal patients per year. Flight CMRP, Nurse Executive Function/Peer Review POC, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, preceptor and mentor.
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
35 MDG, Misawa AB, Misawa, Japan
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered high-reliability care supporting 7 bed unit caring for approximately 180 births/year. Interim Flt CC- revised nursing schedule to sustain 100% coverage for an unexpected manning shortage. Group suicide prevention trainer, Green Belt CPI trained, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor.
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
99 MDG, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated/delivered nursing care in an inpatient labor and delivery unit for 600 beneficiaries/year on a 14 bed obstetric and 2 bed operating room unit. Led wing parenting birthing class, group suicide awareness trainer, COES trainer, and served as a main preceptor on the unit.
Certified Nursing Asssistant
Cone Health Greensboro, NC
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Selected as a civilian nurse extern while attending registered nursing school. Established crucial nursing skills including prompt prioritization skills while working on a Medical-Surgical inpatient unit.
Aerospace Medical Technician
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Team Lead for 9K patients/four providers/eight technicians. Responsible for management of daily schedule, patient check in and flow. Train and perform on five Support Staff Protocols. Ensure patients have received and understand follow up instructions. Collaborate with team members in daily huddle.
Flight Infection Control Monitor
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for educating 73 members of the Family and Women's Health Flight on adherence to Infection Control standards, ensuring patient safety. Selected ahead of higher ranked staff due to attention to detail. Standardized 36 exam rooms; 0 deficiencies in The Joint Commission Inspection, Nov 2015.
20th Medical Group Booster Club
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Elected to the office of Vice President. Assisted with the planning and organization of seven fund raising efforts totaling nearly $10K. Monies used towards the annual Medical Group picnic and Holiday party ensuring increased morale for 35 I assigned Group members, plus their families.
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Served as Airman Activity Coordinator assisting the Wing AFSA, Chapter 377. in fundraising and morale events. Served as guest speaker for Enlisted All Calls emphasizing the role or education in career advancement. Ensured service members were aware of their benefits and how to access them.
Aerospace Medical Technician
Ft. Sam Houston, Travis AFB, CA
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Completed requirements for Phase I/Phase II training. Developed and enhanced MedTech skills in clinics, inpatient units and through combat medicine scenarios. Sucessfully passed EMT certification exam and completed 58 credit hours towards Allied Health Science degree for Community College of the AF.
Education
BSN -
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro01.2018
ADN - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2016
BS - undefined
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
01.2011
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses and providers in deployment comprehensive medical skills to ensure consistent quality of care and medical readiness.
Affiliations
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor- American Academy of Pediatrics
Certification
- Sept 21- Present Registered Nurse Certified- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
- Jun 18- Present Registered Nurse
- Mar 25- Present Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics
- Feb 25-Present Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
- May 24-Present Basic Life Support
- Apr 24-Present Advanced Life Support
- Apr 23-Present STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
673 MDG, JBER, AK
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
35 MDG, Misawa AB, Misawa, Japan
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Certified/Charge Nurse
99 MDG, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Asssistant
Cone Health Greensboro, NC
06.2017 - 08.2017
Aerospace Medical Technician
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
06.2016 - 07.2016
Flight Infection Control Monitor
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2016 - 07.2016
20th Medical Group Booster Club
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2015 - 12.2015
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)
20 MDG, Shaw AFB, SC
01.2014 - 08.2014
Aerospace Medical Technician
Ft. Sam Houston, Travis AFB, CA
11.2012 - 05.2013
ADN - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
BS - undefined
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
BSN -
University of North Carolina Greensboro
JOB-RELATED EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Oct 24- Flight Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Officer, JBER, AK.
- Feb 24- Trauma Nurse Core Course- Misawa AB, JPN.
- Dec 23- Green Belt Continuous Process Improvement Trained
- Sept 15- 20 MDG ACC EMT Rodeo- Cannon AFB, NM.
- Aug 15- AFMOA Lean Course- Shaw AFB, SC.
- Jul 15- Tony Dungy's "The Mentor Leader"- Shaw AFB, SC.
- Aug 14- John Maxwell's "The 360 Degree Leader"- Shaw AFB, SC.
QUALIFICATIONS
Compassionate and patient-focused team player bringing 14 years of experience: 6 years as a Medical Technician (Family Health, Women’s Health) and 8 years of inpatient Labor and Delivery as a Registered Nurse. The core qualifications that I obtain are: Fetal Heart Monitoring, Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics, STABLE, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support. Additionally, I have been certified for over 5 years as an Inpatient RNC-OB and Green Belt Continuous Process Improvement trained. I pride myself for having interpersonal skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
PME
- Feb 25- Squadron Officer School- By Correspondence, JBER, AK.
- Apr 19- Airman Leadership School – In Residence, Shaw AFB, SC.