Abigail Powell
Jasper,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with focus on Medical-Surgical Unit. Background includes patient care coordination, post-surgery recovery and discharge planning. Strengths include critical thinking, time management and communication skills. Made significant impact in previous roles by improving patient satisfaction and streamlining workflow processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Jasper, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Personal Care Assistant
Individual Clients
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Insurance Receptionist
Country Financial
Jasper, GA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Managed over 20 customer calls per day
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Student Intern
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
- Learned professional therapeutic communication
- Achieved working in high pressure environments
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA08-2023
High School Diploma -
Pickens High School
Jasper, GA05-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Discharge coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Blood transfusion administration
- NG tube insertion
- Nursing assessments
- Surgical care
- Catheter maintenance
- End-of-life care
- Wound management
- Teamwork
- effective communication
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Individual Clients
01.2022 - 02.2023
Insurance Receptionist
Country Financial
02.2021 - 07.2021
Student Intern
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
- BLS
- ACLS
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Pickens High School
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