Beth Michael
Statham,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, excelling in critical care and patient assessment. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care, mentor junior staff, and respond effectively in emergencies. Strong clinical judgment and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification ensure optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
06.1993 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments, ensuring adherence to health protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication administration for improved outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to inform clinical decision-making.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta06-1993
Bachelor of Science - Education-Exercise And Sport Science
University of Georgia
GA12-1988
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Maintaining privacy
- Emergency response
- Telemetry monitoring
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
06.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Education-Exercise And Sport Science
University of Georgia