CHERAH CURTIS
Bolivar,MO
Summary
Dedicated and patient focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development, and family advocacy. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills: accuracy in patient charting and other documentation. Steadfast commitment to quality care and preventive teaching as well as patient care advocacy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citizens Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and supportive learning atmosphere.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Citizens Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
PACU RN and Pre-Op RN
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Provided Charge nurse coverage to both Pre op and PACU Departments. During this employment I worked full time on a split shift in both the PACU (Post Op Anesthesia Unit) and also in the Preoperative Area
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Case Manager- Registered Nurse
Amedisys -Central Home Health
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Emergency Room- Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2013
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Sandersville, GA01.2012
Pre-Nursing
GA Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA01.2010
Nationally Registered Paramedic: Emergency Medicine
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA01.2005
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- Trauma Nursing
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN# 2018042931, 04/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 04/2026
- Nationally Registered Paramedic, #M0996399, 03/2026
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), 02/2028
- Stroke Certification (NIHSS), 08/2025
Merits Awards
- Darton State College Sandersville, GA
- GA Perimeter College - Clarkston, GA
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Darton State College Nursing Program 2012
- Certificate of Academic Excellence-Merit List Fall 2011-Fall 2012
- Athens Regional Medic of the Year 2006
- Trauma, Cardiac, and Medical Save Awards from Athens Regional
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citizens Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Citizens Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
PACU RN and Pre-Op RN
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2018
Case Manager- Registered Nurse
Amedisys -Central Home Health
05.2014 - 08.2015
Emergency Room- Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
05.2013 - 06.2014
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Pre-Nursing
GA Perimeter College
Nationally Registered Paramedic: Emergency Medicine
Lanier Technical College
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