Dalton B. Hughes
321 Saddlebrooke Circle Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
PRISMA Health Richland
02.2022 - Current
- Cared primarily for post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients undergoing CABGs, LVADs, valve replacements, lobectomies, carotid endarterectomies, and aortic aneurysm repair
- Experienced and competent with Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella, IABP, ECMO, CRRT, LVADs, epicardial pacing, invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube maintenance and removal, and inotropic and antiarrhythmic medication therapy
- Continued education through CSU-ALS and CCRN certification
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, disease process, and lifestyle changes.
ECMO Specialist
Prisma Health Richland
01.2024 - Current
- Directly managed ECMO circuits by making crucial adjustments to provide adequate oxygenation and end organ perfusion for complex patients.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient readiness to wean from ECMO support.
- Participated in simulation training exercises designed to improve emergency response times for initiating extracorporeal life support interventions during time-sensitive situations.
- Planned and coordinated plans of care by collaborating with multiple specialties.
Munitions Systems Specialist
United States Air Force (SCANG)
02.2016 - Current
- Performed maintenance, assembly, and inspection of explosive assets to ensure combat readiness.
- Trained assigned personnel to conduct operations in austere environments.
- Mentored subordinates to prepare them for future leadership roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2021
Limestone College
Gaffney, SCSkills
- Ability to function in high-stress environments and apply critical thinking skills to make decisions in a calm manner
- Excellent time management evident by balancing military duties with BSN coursework and graduating summa cum laude; fulfilling military duties while also working full-time as a RN
- Strong leadership skills attained from being a US Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer, charge nurse, member of Unit Based Council (UBC), and mentoring new-graduate nurses
- Communication and teaching skills shown by mentoring young airmen and new graduate nurses
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society- Inducted December 2021
- Sigma Theta Tau International Outstanding Undergraduate Award: 2021 - awarded to the nursing student with the highest overall cumulative GPA
- University of South Carolina College of Nursing Academic Excellence Award: 2021 – awarded to the nursing student with the highest overall cumulative GPA
- USC-Columbia President’s List: 2018-2021
- 169th Maintenance Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: 2020
- 169th Maintenance Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter: 2020
- Unit Based Council Member Prisma Health
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Prisma Health Richland
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
PRISMA Health Richland
02.2022 - Current
Munitions Systems Specialist
United States Air Force (SCANG)
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Limestone College
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