Tina Dugger MSN, BSN, RN, CNPT
Robertsdale
Summary
I started a career as a medical assistant in Nephrology Center, Graduated from LPN school, went on to obtain an RN degree and completed a BSN in 2017. I recently completed the MSN/PNP program at Walden University. Most of my career Experience is in Neonatal/ Pediatric health care and critical care transport. I have experience with adults and children. I have experience in international transports of adults and children. I flew with Eagle Med and was trained to attend scene calls for adults and Pediatrics. I spent sixteen years in the NICU.
I am currently the Operations Manager of the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport team for Shands/UF Health.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
RN MSN Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team
10.2016 - Current
- Shands Cair/ UF Health / Operations Manager
- Base Lead Oct 2023- Jan 2024
- Operations Manager 2/4/2024 to Present.
- Pensacola
- Critical Care Transport Service
- CNPT(Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Nurse)
- Preceptor/ Train new hires
- Contact: Ed Crews
- Manage team, complete evaluations, Hiring new staff, make schedules, manage EMTs. Communication with the hospitals, schedule PR events, manage disciplinary actions. Communicate with operations at UF Health in Gainesvillle. Work with educator on skills and continuing education.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Performed intubations, inserted chest tubes, placed umbilical lines. Administered medications. Place PIVs.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
RN BSN Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team, Ascension Health, Sacred Heart Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Contact: Marla Peak RN MSN – 850-416-7000
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed intubations, placed umbilical lines, and inserted chest tubes. Administered medications, placed PIVs.
- Communication with referring and receiving MD's.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lifegaurd Air Ambulance
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- International and local transports for adults and children.
- administered medications.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
RN
Neonatal Intensive Care, Ascension
10.2000 - 10.2015
- Health
- Pensacola
- Sacred Heart Hospital
- Attended all premature and high risk deliveries in L&D
- Contact: Melissa Ramirez RN BSN – 850-416-4500
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Eagle Med Air Transport.
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- International and local transports of adults and children.
- Trained for scene calls and international transfers.
- worked part time until team was dissolved due to financial reasons by company.
LPN
Pediatric Home Health, Sacred Heart Pediatric Home Health
09.1998 - 11.2000
- Sacred heart Hospital
- Contact: Susan Hill RN – 850-416-7001
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL05.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05.1996
Skills
- Intubations, IV 's , Chest Tubes, UVC/UAC insertion
- X-ray interpretation , Cooling procedures, Ventilator use
- Ventilator Management
- Chart Management
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Intramuscular Injections
- Central Line Placement
- Administering Medicines
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Disease Processes
- Blood Transfusions
- Drive Ambulance
Certification
Pals
NRP
Stable Instructor
CNPT
BLS
Peds ITLS
EVOC certified to drive Ambulance
Manager training classes at UF Health.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
RN MSN Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team
10.2016 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
RN BSN Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team, Ascension Health, Sacred Heart Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2016
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Eagle Med Air Transport.
08.2014 - 03.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lifegaurd Air Ambulance
09.2013 - 08.2016
RN
Neonatal Intensive Care, Ascension
10.2000 - 10.2015
LPN
Pediatric Home Health, Sacred Heart Pediatric Home Health
09.1998 - 11.2000
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson Davis Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pensacola State College
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