Timothy Dorsett

• Hand selected to perform and execute Charge Nurse responsibilities on four units, managing staff assignments and patient care, assisting and rounding with team members, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary and external departments.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by actively listening and responding empathetically to their concerns and needs.
• Assessed patients for risk of self-harm or harm to others and implemented appropriate safety interventions in collaboration with the care team.
• Assisted patients with developing coping strategies for managing stressors related to their mental health conditions.

• Developed individual plans of care utilizing a collaborative approach with patient, family, and health care teams.
• Collaborated with units throughout behavioral health services (child/adolescent, adults, and high security) in order to provide care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Promptly completed documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
• Delivered high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilized a holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age and patients and families severed in the assigned service area.
• Delegated and provided direction for other healthcare team members within my scope of practice and held them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilized critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of condition of assigned patients.
• Applied therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques when intervening with patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Harnessed and directed team members in de-escalation interventions.

• Four years of management experience, managing over 120 personnel responsible for nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles, trillions of dollars in protection level one, two, and three level assets, along with the safety and responsibility of 7,500 active military and civilian-dependent family members. Organized, implemented, and oversaw the safety and security of two presidents and dozens of high-profile government officials. Led two 14-member squads into combat zones, established forward-deployed bases, secured and constructed safe zones with zero friendly casualties.
• Ten years of supervisory responsibilities overseeing the personal growth and professional development of hundreds of Airmen. Mentored, educated, and led by example to create leaders, managers, and professionals all over the world currently and formerly serving in the US Air Force, US Space Command, US Army, and US Navy.
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Honorably discharged and awarded the following:

• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Army, Achievement Medal
• Meritorious Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
• AF Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
• AF Good Conduct Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
• National Defense Service Medal
• Iraq Campaign Medal with 1 Service Star
• Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Korean Defense Service Medal
• Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
• AF Overseas Ribbon Short with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
• AF Overseas Ribbon Long
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
• AF Longevity Service with 2, Oak Leaf Clusters
• USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
• Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Service Star
• AF Training Ribbon.