ARN Southeast Texas Chapter

Denise Dunstan, LVN

Current Employment:	MRMHA of Harris County
Position:	Consultant for Exceptional care
Denise assists the mentally disabled consumer with getting the medical care that is needed to have the best possible health. She monitors their health status and writes a yearly report. Keeping the family and the client’s Day Program updated on care and physician appointments is another aspect of Denise’s position. She also educates staff on changes in consumers’ health needs and new medications, and gives the first dose of new medications.
ARN Member Since:	2004
SETX Chapter ARN Member Since:	2004
SETX Chapter ARN Involvement:	Denise writes, “I assist in many areas, but have not been on any committees. I have assisted for three years on the Expo and 2 years with the Rehabilitation Nursing Review Workshop.”
Why did you decide to join SETX Chapter ARN?
“I joined SETX Chapter ARN for what it stands for. The educational programs are enjoyable. Also, the Chapter looks at me as a nurse, not the title that I have behind my name.”
Awards Received:
“The only award that I have is the reward I get from helping people.”
Community Involvement:	ARN for 2 years Board of LHI for 2 years ARC Kids Bowling for 5 years Exceptional Accomplishment: “I volunteered in a local nursing home for over 1,0000 hours before becoming a nurse.”
Hobbies, Special Interests:
“ I enjoy making posters, knitting, bowling, and crafts of all types.”
Previous Experience:
“I worked for 13 years in a nursing home, of which 3 years was with Alzheimer patients. I worked 9-10 years with the physically disabled population. I have been in nursing since 1977.”
What does Rehabilitation Nursing means to me:
“I enjoy helping the needy and seeing how much harder they work to do the things that need to be done.”

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