Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Honors And Awards
Membership In Professional Organizations
Scholarly Presentations
Community Service
Clinical Rotations
Languages
software system
Timeline
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Althea Chung-Ferguson

Conyers,GA

Summary

Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience as a practitioner and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FNP-C

CVS Minute Clinic Primary Care LLC
12.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for analyzing and interpreting patients histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information using critical thinking skills and in order to develop appropriate diagnosis in a busy clinic seeing upward s of 20-25 patients per day
  • Visit type includes wellness visits, vaccination, prep treatment and monitoring, physicals, women's services, minor illness and injuries, sprains and strains also screening and monitoring for chronic care patients for HTN, Thyroid, DM just to name a few from 18 months to the elderly population
  • Actively maintain knowledge of State legal regulations for practitioner practice including reimbursement of service
  • Experience in developing treatment plans based on evidence-based practice, gold standard of care and professional practice guidelines
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Registered Nurse

Emory MICU/SICU/ Ortho & Spine ICU
02.2014 - Current

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  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Henry Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: (Contract)
  • (Contract)
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to Medical/ Surgical critical care patients.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Registered Nurse

Eastside Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2014

Registered Nurse

Regional Medical Trauma Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: [Contract]
  • [Contract]

Registered Nurse

El Camino Hospital
12.2008 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Hospital
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: (Contract)
  • (Contract)

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2008

Charge Nurse

Rockdale Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2006

Education

Post Masters - Acute Care Practitioner

Middle Georgia State
01.2024

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University
Savannah, GA
05.2018

BSN - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
05.2016

ADN - Nursing

Broward Community College
Hollywood, FL
08.2002

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Written communication
  • Planning
  • Task prioritization
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Organizational skills

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • DOT Certified Medical Examiner, 2021 - 2031
  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2025 - 2027
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, 2025 - 2027
  • Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - AACN, 2016 - 2020
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Georgia, 07/01/18 - 07/01/28
  • Registered Nurse, Georgia ENLC (Compact), 07/01/18 - 07/01/28

Honors And Awards

  • 2013, Eastside Medical Center Employee of the Year Patient Advocate, Snellville, GA
  • 2015, Emory Healthcare System Clinical Nurse Excellence Award, Tucker, GA

Membership In Professional Organizations

  • 2018-Present, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • 2014-Present, American Association Of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Scholarly Presentations

  • Heart Failure, South University, Savannah, GA, Power Point Presentation
  • Childhood Obesity in the Hispanic Community with a BMI > 30, South University, Savannah, GA, Power Point Presentation

Community Service

  • Volunteer with Partners against Domestic Violence
  • Volunteer with Gwinnett Community Clinic

Clinical Rotations

  • 2018, Internal Medicine, William McGarity MD, Decatur, GA, 180
  • 2018, Pediatrics, Baybol Pediatrics, Dunwoody, GA, 180
  • 2017, Women Center, Olans Comprehensive, Lawrenceville, GA, 180
  • 2017, Internal Medicine, William McGarity MD, Decatur, GA, 180
  • 2016, Clinical Rotation, Murray Medical Center, Southwest Atlanta, GA, 60

Languages

English
Full Professional

software system

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Mckesson

Timeline

FNP-C

CVS Minute Clinic Primary Care LLC
12.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Emory MICU/SICU/ Ortho & Spine ICU
02.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Henry Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse

Eastside Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2014

Registered Nurse

Regional Medical Trauma Center
01.2009 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

El Camino Hospital
12.2008 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Hospital
10.2006 - 12.2008

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2008

Charge Nurse

Rockdale Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2006

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University

BSN - Nursing

South University

ADN - Nursing

Broward Community College

Post Masters - Acute Care Practitioner

Middle Georgia State