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Belinda  Finley

Belinda Finley

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville , Georgia
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to [Number] patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Emory Healthcare
Lithonia, GA
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Delivered patient care in accordance with established standards and protocols.
  • Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
  • Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Emergency Room Technician

Scottish Rite Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
  • Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
  • Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
06.2003 - 12.2020
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assessed, monitored and documented neonatal patient vital signs.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient assessment findings, interventions and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
  • Cared for babies who were born prematurely or who had congenital anomalies.
  • Performed daily charting using electronic health record systems according to established standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GA
08-2022

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA
12-2018

Skills

  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Skills
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Student Precepting
  • Patient Examination
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

  • BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • ALS
  • ABLS

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Emory Healthcare
10.2022 - Current

Emergency Room Technician

Scottish Rite Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2003 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Georgia Perimeter College
Belinda Finley