Dennis Coto
Statesboro
Summary
Dynamic Registered Flight Nurse with Global Medical Response, skilled in advanced life support and critical care nursing. Proven ability to assess and respond to patient needs proactively, ensuring optimal outcomes during transport. Adept at maintaining calm in high-pressure situations, enhancing patient experience and safety. Committed to continuous education and excellence in emergency medical services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
06.2021 - Current
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
FNP Student
The Institute For Personalized Medicine
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Evaluated functional medicine patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
FNP Student Pediatrics
Kindercare Pediatrics
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated pediatric patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
FNP Student Womens Health
Coastal Health District
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Evaluated Women's health patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
FNP Student
Optim Primary Care
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
FNP Student
Optim Medical Center Emergency Department
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Collected and documented test results for patients in coordination with senior staff member.
- Reviewed pre-admission referral reports and assisted in determining suitability for residential treatment.
- Maintained documentation per governmental standards and institutional policies and procedures.
- Helped perform physical examinations, identified health history and administered health assessments and reviews.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Optim Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University Savannah
GA01-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Tech
Vidalia12-2017
Skills
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Emergency medical services
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Prehospital care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient transport
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical care nursing
- Medication administration
- Blood replacement
Certification
PHTLS - Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
FNP Student
The Institute For Personalized Medicine
10.2025 - 01.2026
FNP Student Pediatrics
Kindercare Pediatrics
08.2025 - 10.2025
FNP Student Womens Health
Coastal Health District
05.2025 - 08.2025
FNP Student
Optim Primary Care
03.2025 - 05.2025
FNP Student
Optim Medical Center Emergency Department
01.2025 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Optim Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University Savannah
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Tech