Beth Borders
Marietta,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, assessing and monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating with physicians regarding patient progress.
- Performed interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
- Conducted pre-procedure assessments to evaluate patient's condition and determine appropriateness for treatment.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including vital signs, test results and treatments administered.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures to ensure safety of patients throughout the process.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any changes in a patient's condition or needs during a procedure.
Assistant Nurse Manger
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Developed staffing plans to meet patient needs and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
Emergency Room RN
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide emergency and clinical care for patients of 700-bd hospital
- (100+ bed ER) Implement care to patients within scope of practice
- Orient and train new nurses as a preceptor
- Perform as Team Leader (TL), tasked with assisting in supervising nursing professionals and 200+ patients, while ensuring availability of supplies and directing patient movement within the department.
- Nominated for AJC award for nursing excellence for care provided in the Trauma Bay at Kennestone
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided supervision to 50+ direct reports in the Emergency Department
- Maintained schedule, time and attendance as well as competency for direct reports
- Assisted in improving staff morale thru frequent leadership presence on the floor
- Provided feedback based on Nobl leader rounds and assisted with customer service complaints and grievances
- Monitored staffing ratios and levels to assure productivity was met
- Assisted with the development of Trauma Bay Orientation for Cobb Hospital
Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital, BMT Unit
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Registered Nurse managing patients requiring critical care to related to bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, critical blood product and electrolyte replacement
- Autonomy in nursing, critical thinking and time management skills necessary in this population of patients
Flight Nurse
AlrMethods AirLife Georgia
Kennesaw, GA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for providing high quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Medical Director
- Responsible for first line assessment of critically ill patients to provide appropriate plan of care in accordance with protocols
Patient Flow Coordinator
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for shift operations including leading staff efficiency and safety of patient flow thru the emergency department to include, Adult, Peds, Fast track, triage and behavioral Health
- Responsible for implementing standards of practice, interpreting system and development policies and procedures and ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Responsible for coordinating department functions with the operations of other hospital departments to maximize patient flow and inter-departmental efficiency
Lead Data Abstractor- Sepsis
Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Disease specific clinical data abstraction from the patient record with entry into the appropriate registry/database
- Knowledgeable in disease specifications from CMS guidelines
- Monthly reports created and distributed to hospitals
- Education to staff in regards to core measures
Emergency Room RN
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
10.2006 - 09.2015
- Provide emergency and clinical care for patients of 700-bd hospital
- (100+ bed ER) Implement care to patients within scope of practice
- Orient and train new nurses as a preceptor
- Perform as Team Leader (TL) tasked with assisting in supervising nursing professionals and 200+ patients while ensuring availability of supplies and directing patient movement within the department
- Daisy Award Recipient
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA01-2016
Associate of Science - ASN
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA01-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA01-2003
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Interventional radiology procedures
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Infection control measures
- Trauma care
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency triage
- Airway Management
- Safety Management
- Attention to Detail
- Process Improvement
- Data Analytics
- Goal-Oriented
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manger
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Room RN
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital, BMT Unit
03.2020 - 03.2021
Flight Nurse
AlrMethods AirLife Georgia
04.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Flow Coordinator
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
Lead Data Abstractor- Sepsis
Wellstar Health System
09.2015 - 11.2016
Emergency Room RN
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
10.2006 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Science - ASN
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Georgia Highlands College
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