Annemarie Kesler Madden
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader with team oriented mindset, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over twenty years of experience at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff training, and implementing healthcare protocols. Strong focus on the need for adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering collaborative environment to achieve optimal outcomes for both patients and staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta
10.2021 - Current
- Manages and coordinates bed placement for incoming patients from ED, outside hospitals, and surgical and procedural areas.
- Manages staffing needs efficiently by balancing nursing staff with unit needs within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Works cooperatively with unit charge nurses regarding bed placement, patient admits and discharges, and supporting any and all other administrative needs.
- Works closely with surgical and surgical recovery areas to ensure optimal flow of patients for best possible processes and outcomes.
- Optimizes resource utilization with careful allocation of equipment, supplies, and personnel based on patient acuity levels.
- Investigates and collaboratively resolves conflict or complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment, conflict resolution, and unit management expertise.
- Follows all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Emory Healthcare / Saint Joseph’s Hospital
02.2005 - 10.2021
- Recovered immediate post open heart surgical/vascular patients - CABG, AAA, VAD insertion, valve repairs, CEA.
- Managed Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, continuous hemodialysis (CRRT/CVVH), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VAD).
- Transfused multiple blood products, albumin and crystalloid; Managed chest tubes, lumbar, and JP drains.
- Titrated vasoactive IV medications with patient condition changes.
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of patient status and health care needs.
- Interacted with interdisciplinary departments - RT, PT, OT and Case Management to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Precepted and trained new employees as well as participated in unit education and process improvement initiatives.
- Worked a combination of full time, part time and PRN at various times periods from 2005 - 2021.
Registered Nurse – PRN School Nurse
Peachtree Charter Middle School
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided basic first aid for students, teachers and staff, including prescription and nonprescription medications
- Maintained current, organized student medical records per Dekalb County requirements.
Registered Nurse – Office Nurse
Peachtree Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Conducted pre-operative consultations and post-operative follow up.
- Conducted history and physical assessments as well as verified presurgical labs and testing.
Registered Nurse
CHD Meridian Healthcare
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Managed employee health clinic on daily basis
- Performed routine blood pressure checks and general first aid for employees
- Administered influenza and travel vaccinations for employees traveling outside the US
Senior Consultant
New Energy Associates
05.1997 - 08.2003
- Trained and consulted to electric and gas utility companies in their resource planning divisions
- Tested proprietary software and wrote technical documentation
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2004
Masters of Science - Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.1996
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.1995
Skills
- Clinical leadership / Charge nurse
- Clinical Education / Precepting
- Medical documentation / EMR
- Critical thinking / clinical judgement
- Innovative teamwork & collaboration
- Conflict management & resolution
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Policy understanding & enforcement
- HIPAA requirements & compliance
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia, RN173699
- Certified Critical Care Nurse, CCRN
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS
- Basic Life Support, BLS
References
- Jeffrey S. Miller, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory St, Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta, 404-520-2511
- Carmen Stewart RN, BSN, CCRN, Unit Director, CVICU, Emory St Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta, 404-392-8593
- Monica Mainwaring, Senior Rector, Saint Martins in the Fields Episcopal Church, 858-652-8059
Activities
- Junior Warden, Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church
- Adult Leader, Scouts BSA Troop 266
- Knitting, tennis, running, and reading
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – PRN School Nurse
Peachtree Charter Middle School
12.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse – Office Nurse
Peachtree Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
10.2009 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
CHD Meridian Healthcare
05.2007 - 07.2008
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Emory Healthcare / Saint Joseph’s Hospital
02.2005 - 10.2021
Senior Consultant
New Energy Associates
05.1997 - 08.2003
Masters of Science - Management
Georgia State University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Georgia
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia, RN173699
- Certified Critical Care Nurse, CCRN
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS
- Basic Life Support, BLS
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
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