Bernice T Gbatu
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive healthcare experience, specializing in high-acuity patient care management. Known for exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate, culturally-sensitive care. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a positive attitude, superb time management and emotional intelligence, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Work on a progressive care unit (PCU) with up to 4 patients load
- Work with high acuity patients not ICU appropriate
- Titratable IV drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, insulin (Endo tool), Precedex, Lasix, and PCAs
- Respiratory support and pain management
- Precepting
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Atrium Health Union West
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Nursing resource float pool (Med/Surg, med tele, and ER)
- Worked primarily on Med/Surg unit with a 6 patients assignment load
- Epic documentation
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as local travel nurse at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC
- Patient population included general Med/Surg and psych
- Epic documentation
- Six patients assignment load
Extended Maternity Leave
Self
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Took an extended maternal leave after having my child in 2022
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health CMC Main
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked on a neuro step down unit (PCU)
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic neurological disorder including seizure/epilepsy disorders, brain tumors, stroke, and many others
- Patient care also included post craniotomy and spinal surgeries care
- Vigilantly monitored, assessed, and documented changes in patient status
- Provided prompt and accurate communication to other interdisciplinary teams
- Medications administration, including blood product, IV drips, and high alert drugs
- Monitored and manage pain
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided end of life care to terminally ill patients
- Work with both oncology and med/surg patients
- Communicated with doctors, families and funeral homes
- 1:6 nurse to patient ratio
Telemetry/EKG Monitor Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Interpretation of cardiac rhythm strip
- Communicate events with nurses and providers
- Lead Technician
- Managed a team of 10 technicians
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for patients with GI related diagnoses such as GIB, esophagitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, among many others
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05-2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC12-2016
Skills
- Inclusive patient care
- Mentoring new staff
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Emotional intelligence
- Proficient in simultaneous task execution
- Superb time management capabilities
- Thorough in quality assurance
- Flexible in dynamic environments
- Social awareness
- Effective crisis response
- Effective team contributor
- Positive outlook
Certification
- RN License number 328922: 03/31/2026
- BLS/CPR : 11/2025
- ACLS: 11/2025
- NIHSS: 09/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Atrium Health Union West
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
Extended Maternity Leave
Self
11.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health CMC Main
06.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Telemetry/EKG Monitor Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
South Piedmont Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central Piedmont Community College