Cheamora Hemingway
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience on 16-bed orthopedic and medical surgical unit. Committed to working with multidisciplinary team to provide quality care to patients. Dedicated to patient advocacy and developing relationships to promote optimal level of functioning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Healthcare System
Douglasville, Georgia
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
Endoscopy Manager
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
Douglasville , GA
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Facilitated month-end journal entries, account reconciliation and invoicing using Provation.
- Upheld company's high standards for business via leading by example and encouraging all team members to adhere to corporate policies.
- Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effectiveness of team's work and boost morale.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Healthcare Systems
Douglasville , GA
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC
Douglasville, GA
07.2013 - 11.2020
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2018
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Electronic charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Infectious disease control
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Family and patient support
- Patient education and teaching
- Culturally sensitive
- SBAR communication
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2023 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2023 to present
- Conscious Sedation Trained 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Healthcare System
04.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Manager
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
11.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Healthcare Systems
08.2018 - 11.2020
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC
07.2013 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College