Andie Nelson
Summary
Currently completing my BSN through online classes. I currently a Resident Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse at CHI Memorial Hospital. I am a fast learner and great team member who is attentive and empathetic to patient's needs. As a nursing student who has completed about 350 hours in clinical settings at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Apison Behavior Health, and Tennova Hospital. As well as, more than 15 hours in skills lab at SAU. This clinical experience as a student and transitioning to a full time registered nurse has provided me with the qualities of care for patients in various medical settings. It has provided me the ability to deliver excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Lastly, I have proven the ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic Step Down Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications
- Educated patients, families and caregivers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition.
- Administered medications safely according guidelines.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Food Service Worker
Southern Adventist Academy
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils.
Babysitter
Jessica Harrington
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Take care of three children ages two, four, and six
- Take care of them for 3-4 hours per day on a flexible schedule each week. Maintaining a safe environment for children whether playing inside or outside
- Promoted learning and increased a productive environment for kids by reading to them, playing puzzles, and counting games instead of media use.
- Monitored the youngest girls' sleep schedule (nap time)
- I take care of whatever the clients need and occasionally put them to bed or cook them nutritious meals among other things
- Keeping parents updated on what is going on is also what I do throughout the shift.
Rock Climbing Assistant Director
Rocky Mountain Conference Of SDA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated all climbing gear, sourcing, and technology gaps with upper management.
- Implementing successful rock-climbing program that emphasizes safety and utilizes age-appropriate lessons and climbs that are fun and engaging for campers of all skill levels and abilities.
- Train youth on how to climb and safety management.
- Assisted in leading a team of about 15 kids and youth in special projects and daily operations in outdoor and gym climbing.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Develop, review, and implement rules that will guarantee a safe environment for those participating in the rock climbing program.
- Performed any additional summer camp-related duties assigned by the camp director.
Assistant
Loma Linda Academy
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Responsible for filing and recording students' work
- Plus, grading student's work and sanitization of students' workplace
- Any work the teacher assigns to me, and job varies depending on the day or week
- Also, I help students stay on track with their work and keep the class in check.
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Andie Nelson
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Creating and sold paintings
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Largest paintings: two 8x10 canvases sold for $1,500 each. Mainly using acrylic paint.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
Education
Associate of Science - AS Nursing
Southern Adventist Academy
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Planning/organizational skills
- Teamwork/ Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
Kerry Allen
- Professor/Nursing Advisor, SAU
- kcallen@southern.edu
Jessica Harrington
- Client, Babysitting Job
- imharrington2@gmail.com
John Anderson
- Pastor, Mentone SDA Church
- mentonepastor@gmail.com
Stephanie Busby
- Manager (Supervisor), SAU
- sbusby@southern.edu
Brandon Westgate
- RMC Youth Director, Glacier View Ranch
- summercamp@rmcsda.org
Accomplishments
- Advanced Rock climbing course through SAU
- Tennessee RN Licensure (anticipated by Jan 2024)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Babysitting: earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate and positive reports.
- Honor Roll in College
Timeline
Cardiothoracic Step Down Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Rock Climbing Assistant Director
Rocky Mountain Conference Of SDA
06.2022 - 07.2022
Food Service Worker
Southern Adventist Academy
01.2021 - 12.2023
Babysitter
Jessica Harrington
12.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant
Loma Linda Academy
08.2018 - 04.2020
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Andie Nelson
01.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - AS Nursing
Southern Adventist Academy