Andrea Dannewitz
Newnan,United States
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Emergency Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in level II trauma emergency care facilities. Experienced with critically acute patient care, utilizing rapid decision-making, strong interdisciplinary communicating skills, and effective treatment protocols to manage critical situations. Uses advanced clinical skills and keen situational awareness to enhance patient outcomes across all life stages. Track record of maintaining composure and delivering efficient care in high-stress environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Emory University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention intervention
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
- Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
RN Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for initial triage and continuous reassessment of patients according to level and age of care
- Acts as direct care provider under physicians and diagnostic teams assisting with diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and examinations
- Collects and updates detailed history of patient that directly affects the implementation for the plan of care
- Establishes IV access, performs phlebotomy tasks, continuously monitors vital signs, and orders EKG testing in a time sensitive manner
- Administers prescribed medications within the critical thinking setting that requires knowledge and experience to give and withhold medications
- Manages 3-4 patients including critical and stable floor patients
- Coordinates care and provides resources for several floor nurses that are unfamiliar with the processes in the emergency area while patients are in the process of being transferred to another unit.
- Advocates for patient safety and autonomy with frequent and attentive monitoring and communication with physicans, charge nurse, and management with newly evolving situations and ethical dilemmas
- Develops strong rapport and trusting relationships with both patient and visitors using patient-centered care approaches
- Educates and explains medication usage and lifestyle habit changes to patients with newly developing and chronic health conditions using both medical and holistic based approaches within the nursing scope
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benton House
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided daily room cleaning and laundry service to clients
- Assisted with daily living activities including bathing and dressing for semi-independent and memory care clients
- Assisted in coordinating and carrying out social events for clients
- Administered and recorded daily medications to clients as a registered medication administrator, communicated to hospitals and pharmacies about new, discontinued, and out of stock medications.
- Assisted with dinner service and clean up
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted up to 12 patients with daily care needs including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and ambulating
- Provided resources to other care providers within the scope of practice
- Collected and recorded patient vitals with accuracy in patients' electronic health records and communicated findings to other responsible health care providers
- Repositioned and provided comfort and skin care to nonambulatory patents at risk for skin breakdown
- Trained new patient care technicians of hospital procedures patient care standards
- Organized patient belongings while cleaning and maintaining a safe room free of clutter
- Built a strong rapport with patients through emotional support and advocacy during the course of the patient stay
Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible for improving and maintaining workplace efficiency.
- Adhered to and enforced a code of ethics with transactions containing personal information.
- Formally trained employees to meet company Safety and Ethics requirements.
- Managed employee time and job performance in order to minimize payroll and maximize output with an average daily payroll reduction of 20+ hours.
- Coached employees with performance issues and implemented personal development plans improvement.
Education
Registered Nursing -
West Georgia Technical College
Newnan, GA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
12.2011
Skills
- Crisis prioritization triage expertise
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Advanced airway techniques
- Emergency stabilization techniques
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis
- Behavioral health and de-escalation techniques
- Holistic care across life stages
- Non-surgical orthopedic management
- Medical records management
- Patient-centered care approach
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse RN315022 Georgia Board of Nursing | January 2026
- ALS American Red Cross | January 2025
- BLS American Heat Association | July 2024
- PALS American Red Cross | February 2025
- Stroke Assessment NIH | February 2025
- TNCC ENA | September 2026
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Piedmont Fayette Hospital | June 2023
- Employee of Excellence Benton House Assisted Living | April 2020
- Dean's List West Georgia Technical College
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurse Association
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Emory University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
RN Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benton House
10.2019 - 06.2023
Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
07.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
Registered Nursing -
West Georgia Technical College
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