Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Andrea Hudson RN

Registered Nurse
Rincon,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient-oriented care, staff supervision and departmental operations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully manage difficult patients and families in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with upper level care specialty.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1

ADN

3
3

Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
01.2009 - 03.2023

Positions held : Intermediate Care Surgical Recovery Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit - front line Covid Unit during pandemic, Medical Surgical Intermediate Care Unit - Charge Nurse for 10 years.

  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Travel Agency
01.2007 - 12.2008

Hospitals : Memorial Health Medical University Hospital - Neurovascular Care, Florida Hospital Progressive Care Unit, Telemetry Unit, Spectrum Health - Medical Surgical Telemetry, Orlando Regional Healthcare - Medical Surgical Care

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Registered Nurse

Bronson Hospital
12.2001 - 12.2006

Positions held: Ambulatory Infusion Center, Critical Care Float Nurse, I worked a unique position of working in three critical care units, Medical Intensive Care, Trauma Burn Unit, Open Heart Recovery/ PACU.

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Register Nurse

Borgess Hospital
03.1995 - 12.2001

Positions held: Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse.

I worked in Open heart Recovery and Stepdown Telemetry.

  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
1996

Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Prioritizing Patients and Time Management
  • Patient Assessment & VS Monitoring
  • Wound Care and Ulcer Prevention
  • Monitoring Lines, Tubes & Drains
  • Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
  • Compassion and Caring of Ill Patients
  • Therapeutic Patient Communication
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Epic Systems
  • Facility Protocols and Procedures
  • Staffing Supervision
  • Preceptor and Unit Resource

Certification

  • ACLS, American Heart Assoc. -3/2023
  • BLS, American Heart Assoc. - 3/2023
  • NIHSS, National Institute of Health Stroke - 11/2021

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
01.2009 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Travel Agency
01.2007 - 12.2008

Registered Nurse

Bronson Hospital
12.2001 - 12.2006

Register Nurse

Borgess Hospital
03.1995 - 12.2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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