Charlene Underwood
Atlanta
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience, adept at care planning and patient condition monitoring, excelling in both orthopedic and medical surgical settings. Demonstrates strong collaborative skills by working closely with medical teams to enhance patient outcomes and improve care processes. Committed to advancing nursing expertise through continuous learning and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Based Educator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta
03.2025 - Current
- Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
- Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frame.
- Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
- Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors and developed annual competency checklists.
Relief Charge Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units ensuring all orders were completed timely, accurately documented, and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Actively participated in unit-based performance improvement activities such as chart audits or process improvement projects.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Heathcare-Orthopedic/Medical Surgical
Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Education
Master of Science -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Miami, Florida12.2021
Skills
- Patient Condition monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Educate patients on home care
- Administer medications
- Collaborate with medical team
- Communicate effectively
- Coordinate with physicians and therapists
- Blood Draw
- Sample Collection
- Foley Catheter
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Nursing Performance assessment
- Unit Administration
- PCA Pumps
- Heparin Drip
- Infection Control
Languages
English, Expert
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Additional Information
1 year residency program certificate of completion, 07/2023-06/2024, Registered Nurse License (Florida/Compact state), 06/2024-07/2026, Registered Nurse License (Georgia), 07/2024-01/2026, Continued Education Hours in Orthopedic and Spine Unit/ Board of Nursing requirement, 07/2023-06/2024, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Purdue University PMHNP, 2024 - Present
Timeline
Unit Based Educator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Heathcare-Orthopedic/Medical Surgical
07.2023 - Current
Master of Science -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College