Dominique Turner
Registered Nurse
TOWNSEND
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand with a positive attitude. Motivated to learn, grow and excel expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, SICU
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
- 16 Bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures like central line insertions or wound dressings ensuring timely completion of tasks with maintained sterility standards.
- Maintained a safe and healing environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by coordinating closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
ICU Travel Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Critical Access 12-Bed ICU; providing high-quality care to the residents of the community.
- Assisted physicians during rounds by reporting pertinent information about each patient''s progress or complications that arose overnight.
- Administered medication, managed IV lines, and operated life-support equipment for optimal patient safety and comfort.
PRN Staff Nurse
Trinity Health-Saint Francis Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Critical Access 10-Bed ICU; providing high-quality care to the residents of the community.
Travel RN-Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Level I Trauma 16 bed Unit-Providing comprehensive care for critically ill surgical, transplant and injured trauma patients.
PRN Travel RN-ICU
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Critical Access 10-bed ICU, providing high-quality care to the residents of the community.
Travel RN-Critical Care Float Pool
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provides targeted care and treatment to patients in Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Burn ICU, Neuroscience CCU, and Progressive IMCU.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills to serve as Clinical Resource Nurse for all critical care areas on designated days.
Charge Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Cared for patients in 8-Bed MICU/SICU unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Manages ventilated, intubated, sedated, and COVID-19 patients.
- Responds to emergent life-saving situations as Charge Nurse part of Rapid Response and Code Blue Team.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Guides, develops, and supports staff from a leadership perspective.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Wilmington VA Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Phase I and Phase II Recovery
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in a policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions, and implement changes.
Staff Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided exceptional care to critically ill veterans in 8-Bed MICU/SICU, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation, and made suggestions with the Respiratory Therapist and Provider to promote stabilization.
- Uses block charting during rapid titration for critically-ill patients.
Staff Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Cared for patients in the 22-Bed Telemetry Unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
Graduate Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Agnes Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed 16 week graduate nurse residency program.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office/Teams
- Software: CPRS, PICIS, Cerner, Epic
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Excellent work ethic
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Delaware Nurses Association (DNA) Health Policy and Advocacy Committee Voting Member
- Diamond State Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Chapter Member
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Delaware Chapter-Program Committee Co-Chair
- American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) Advocacy for Diversity & Inclusion Voting Member
- City of Newark Volunteer-Newark, DE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, SICU
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024
PRN Travel RN-ICU
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES
02.2023 - 10.2023
PRN Staff Nurse
Trinity Health-Saint Francis Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
Travel RN-Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
11.2022 - 11.2023
Travel RN-Critical Care Float Pool
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
Charge Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Wilmington VA Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2017
Staff Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Wilmington VA Medical Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
Graduate Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Agnes Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
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