Bernice T Gbatu
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated 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
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
12.2025 - Current
- part-time (24 hrs/wk)
- Oversee medication and treatment administration following physician instructions, ensuring patient safety and strict adherence to protocols.
- Work alongside interdisciplinary teams to create and enforce personalized care plans for patients.
- Implement detailed assessments to oversee patient progress, revising care plans as required for maximum effectiveness.
- leverage critical thinking skills to assess nursing interventions based on patient acuity and specific needs.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
03.2024 - 10.2025
- full-time (36 hrs per week)
- Worked on a progressive care unit (PCU) with up to 4 patients load
- Worked 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
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Atrium Health Union West
09.2023 - 12.2023
- F/T (36 hrs/wk)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Provided direct patient care across various departments (ER, Med/Surg, Med tele), ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses for optimal outcomes.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking skills to stabilize patients while coordinating necessary resources.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
- full-time employment (36 hours per week)
- Performed duties as local travel nurse at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC
- patient demographics encompassed general med/surg and psych
- load of six patients
Extended Maternity Leave
Self
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Took extended maternal leave following childbirth in 2022.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health CMC Main
06.2021 - 11.2022
- F/T (36 hrs/wk)
- 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
- Administered blood product, IV drips, and high alert drugs
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- F/T (36 hrs/wk)
- 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
- F/T (36 hrs./wk.)
- Monitored EKG readings, identifying arrhythmias and abnormalities for prompt physician intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate interpretation of cardiac data and patient responses.
- Assisted in training new staff on EKG monitoring protocols and best practices within fast-paced environment.
- Managed a team of 10 technicians as a lead technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
- F/T (36 hrs/wk)
- Cared for patients with GI related diagnoses such GIB, esophagitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, among many other
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
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
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Emotional intelligence
- Proficient in simultaneous task execution and time management
- Thorough in quality assurance
- Flexible in dynamic environments
- Social awareness
- Effective crisis response
- Effective team contributor
- Positive outlook
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominee
Certification
- RN License number 328922: 03/31/2028
- NIHSS: 09/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
03.2024 - 10.2025
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 of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
South Piedmont Community College