Ava Gilliam
Acworth,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Over 20 years in the healthcare field with the last 10 + years being in acute care on a med-surg unit. Transferred to cardiac rehab department within the last 2 years to focus on completing RN-BSN program that was completed May, 2023. Worked in outpatient endoscopy for over 6 years with 3 years in management of endoscopy center until changing status to PRN to complete BSN. Seeking other opportunities to further clinical experience such as critical care, oncology, or specialty areas in which cardiac procedures are performed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Care Of Georgia
12.2016 - Current
- PACU RN- Recover patients after endoscopies, monitor V/S, educate patient and families on after care and post op diagnosis.
- Relief Charge Nurse- managed flow of the facility for 3 procedure room, 12 physicians, 45 patients, and 25 staff. Assisted in procedures with sclerotherapy when needed.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing endoscopic therapies and procedures. Triage Nurse, helped prepare patients for procedures
- IV Nurse- start 40-45 PIV's daily for sedation for procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advent Health Redmond
03.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and enteral tube feedings.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Advent Health Redmond
03.2013 - Current
- Ambulate patients after open heart and/or lung surgery.
- Educate and encourage patients to enroll in outpatient cardiac rehab phase II program after stent placement, TAVR, CABG, AVR procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA05.2012
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA09.2000
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Care Of Georgia
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advent Health Redmond
03.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Advent Health Redmond
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
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