Catherine Fulbright
4126 Hwy 63, Carnesville
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience caring for patients within an Emergency room and Surgical care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse, PST
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Review patient's medical history and medications. Complete labs, testing that is ordered at the patient's pre-surgical testing appointment. Fill in weekly as relief charge nurse.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Registered Nurse/Perioperative Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/PACU
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Cross trained and recovered patients in PACU.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
12.2002 - 07.2009
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
02.2002 - 12.2002
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Triage Nurse-GHI CCC
Northeast Georgia medical center
Gainesville
11.2023 - Current
- Assess patient needs to determine appropriate care levels and triage priorities.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to facilitate effective patient communication and care.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA06.2009
Diploma - Nursing
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA12.2002
Skills
- ER experience 14 years
- CEN Certification
- ER trauma experience
- ACLS & PALS certified
- Travel Nurse experience
- Strong clinical judgement
- EPIC computerized charting
- Preoperative Nurse experience
- PACU experience
- Pre-Surgical Testing experience
- CAPA Certification
Timeline
Triage Nurse-GHI CCC
Northeast Georgia medical center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse, PST
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse/Perioperative Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/PACU
Providence Medford Medical Center
02.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Redlands Community Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
07.2009 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
12.2002 - 07.2009
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia College & State University
Diploma - Nursing
Lanier Technical College