Nurse Practitioner Registered

DUSTIN C DOWLING

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Ambrose, GA **512

Ph: 912-***-****

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Dustin C. Dowling, MBA-HCA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

FNP-C Certification No.: F03210500

GA APRN License: RN252935

GA RN License: RN252935 – Compact License

NPI #: 161*******

Summary

Graduated with Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner on August 17, 2020. Self-motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with a special talent for identifying patient care requirements and delivering synchronized nursing services while keeping within the boundaries of the code of ethics. Experienced in emergency medicine, hospitalist, and mental health. Experienced in executive-level administrative support and customer relations. Over 15 years of business, sales management, and customer relations experience. Skilled in research, analyzing data, writing, and editing. Detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable, with an uncompromising work ethic. An active listener with strong interpersonal skills. Strive to understand client needs and provide exceptional results; Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerChart, FirstNet, Paragon and Internet applications; able to learn new programs quickly. Enthusiastic professional that has a high degree of self-initiative.

Licenses and Certifications

Advanced Practice - NP

Georgia Secretary of State, Georgia Board of Nursing

Expires: 1/31/2022

License No. RN252935

Family Nurse Practitioner

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

Expires: 3/9/2026

Certification No. F03210500

Registered Professional Nurse

Georgia Secretary of State, Georgia Board of Nursing

Expires: 1/31/2022

License No. RN252935 – Compact License

BLS

American Heart Association

Expires: 02/2022

ACLS

American Heart Association

Expires: 02/2022

PALS

American Heart Association

Expires: 02/2022

CPI

Crisis Prevention Institute

10/2022

Education

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

South University

Aug 2020

GPA 3.78

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (High Honors)

South University

Dec 2017

Graduated with High Honors

GPA 3.92

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

South Georgia State College

July 2016

Member, Phi Theta Kappa

GPA 3.48. Academic Honors Honoree, 2 semesters

President's List Honoree, 1 semester

May 2015

Associate of Science: Nursing

South Georgia State College

May 2015

Member, Phi Theta Kappa

GPA 3.28

Vice President, Georgia Association of Nursing Students

Awarded Libby Burch Nursing Award

Associate of Arts: Psychology

South Georgia State College

May 2013

Graduated with honors

Member, Phi Theta Kappa

Dean's List Honoree, 3 semesters

GPA 3.87

Associate of Science: Education

South Georgia College

Dec 1999

Douglas, Georgia

High School Diploma: College Prep Seal

Coffee High School

May 1996

Douglas, Georgia

Skills

Emergency medicine

Hospitalist

Mental health

Time Management

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Administration and Management

Psychology

Coordination

Active Listening

Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Learning

Monitoring

Computers and Electronics

Complex Problem Solving

Experience

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Oct 2015 Present

Coffee Regional Medical Center

Douglas, Georgia

Assisted & performed emergency medicine, hospitalist, and mental health evaluations, admission, orders, follow-ups, diagnosis, plans of treatment, and procedures

Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy

Assess patients' medical histories

Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary

Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques

Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques

Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing

Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring

Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment

Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures

Comfort and reassure patients

Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments

Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures

Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, and maintain existing knowledge

Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements

Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions

Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs

Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings

Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families

Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions

Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests, collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data

Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions

Collect specimens for laboratory tests.

Nurse Intern

Feb 2015 Oct 2015

Coffee Regional Medical Center

Douglas, Georgia

Provided care on the following units: Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Surgical, Medical, and Pediatrics

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records

Delivered high-quality and compassionate care

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues

Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records, and updating healthcare team on patients' status

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's

Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient

Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing

Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies

Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

Transported patients around from one place to another

Prepared patients for treatment

Set up medical equipment

Determined patient's needs

Facilitated the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients

Maintained a clean and safe working environment

Observed a residents' health concerns and reported abnormalities to the charge nurse

Behavioral Health Tech/CNA-I

Jul 2014 Feb 2015

Mission Health System, Mission Hospital

Asheville, North Carolina

Utilized and continuously developed De-escalation techniques

Trained in CPI (Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention)

Performed duties of Charge Behavioral Health Technician and led as well as directed staff

Escorted patients to tests and procedures within the hospital campus

Efficiently made rounds at 15 minute intervals on patients to ensure needs were met and safety was obtained

Assisted RN to obtain any patient information/data and charted in a timely manner (Vital signs, skin checks, belongings inventory, census, sleep times, meals, snacks, I & O's, CBG's, EKG's)

Received, admitted, and oriented new patients on the unit

Led group meetings with all patients on the unit

Performed Health Unit Coordinator tasks (Charts, schedules, resolving issues with other departments, stock/food orders, etc.)

Member of the Behavioral health "Code Team" and responded to agitated aggressive acting patients and handled the situations professionally, safely, and effectively (Timeout, Seclusion, Restraints)

Carefully monitored patients status and alerted RN and Rapid Response when needed

Used computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing

Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages, or transferred calls to appropriate individuals

Created, maintained, and entered information into databases

Set up and managed paper or electronic filing systems, recorded information, updated paperwork, and maintained documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, and other material

Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and arranged for repairs when equipment malfunctioned

Greeted visitors and callers and handled their inquiries and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs

Completed forms in accordance with company procedures

Affiliations

Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Member, Georgia Nurses Association, 2016-Present

Member, American Nurses Association, 2016-Present

Member, Emergency Nurses Association, 2016-Present

Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2020-Present

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