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Atoya Hughes

Summary

Newly graduated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive clinical training and exceptional communication skills. Patient-focused, diligent, and self-motivated with advanced clinical abilities. Capable of working autonomously or collaboratively in a team setting. Enthusiastic professional adept at assessing and championing for patients' well-being.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

WellStar Cobb Hospital
09.2014 - Current
  • Recover patients of all ages after anesthesia from various surgeries in ambulatory and inpatient setting
  • Weekly Relief Charge Nurse responsible for managing the unit, supervising, being a resource and relieving nursing staff as needed
  • Provide acute by monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, and vital signs while managing pain in post op patients
  • Perform numerous tasks such as IV access and administration of drugs, lab draws, neuro assessment and temperature management
  • Trained new nurses in the proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to improve performance and safety

Hospital Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Paulding Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Observed and assisted with evaluating and admitting patients with varying medical conditions from acute chest pain to pneumonia. Independently performed review of systems on new patients and collaborated with my preceptor in developing treatment plans and placing necessary orders, labs, and diagnostic tests as needed, as well documentation of H&P and progress notes for patients.

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Shadowed and assisted with assessment and evaluation of patients in CCU, Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU and General MedSurg ICU. Collaborated with my preceptor and other practitioners on treatment plans and assessing patients for admission. Independently documented progress notes and participated in interdisciplinary rounds of ICU patients. Observed and assisted with procedures, such as central line, dialysis access and arterial line placements.

Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Shadowed and assisted with evaluating, treating, admitting, and discharging with Cardiovascular Group in various areas such as general, interventional, advanced heart failure, electrophysiology and CCU. Rounded independently and with my preceptor and followed up on treatment plan for new and existing patients.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta
05.2012 - 09.2015
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to meet the personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs of patients
  • Managed care of critically ill, liver transplant, ventilated and surgical patients in 20+ bed medical-surgical unit
  • Communicated with patient's families in a compassionate and non-technical manner

Education

Master of Science in Nursing -

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
07.2004

Skills

  • Effective at prioritizing and executing tasks simultaneously
  • Collaborative team member
  • Strong time management abilities
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Strong analytical skills, easily assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions
  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Adaptable learner

Certification

  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-BC (ANCC) 2024
  • CPAN
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • PALS

Timeline

Hospital Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Paulding Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024

Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Rotation

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse, PACU

WellStar Cobb Hospital
09.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta
05.2012 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University

Master of Science in Nursing -

Mercer University

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