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Deborah Pierce

Roswell,GA

Summary

Motivated registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency care across two trauma centers. Proven leadership as a charge nurse, effectively managing patient care and team dynamics. Also serves as a law enforcement officer and instructor, bringing a unique perspective to patient safety and crisis management.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Enforcement Instructor

Fulton County Public Safety Training Center
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deliver training programs for law enforcement personnel and students in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program
  • Facilitate practical exercises to enhance tactical skills and decision-making.
  • Evaluate trainee performance using standardized assessment tools.

Charge nurse, ER

Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, Georgia
05.2023 - 05.2026
  • Coordinated patient flow and triage processes, ensuring timely care delivery.
  • Supervised emergency department operations, optimizing staff activities during high-volume shifts.
  • Managed interdisciplinary communication among medical teams and support staff.
  • Resolved conflicts effectively between patients' families and healthcare providers.

RN, ER

Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, Georgia
10.2020 - 05.2026
  • Monitored vital signs and delivered direct patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and maintained accurate medical records to support patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures to protect patient well-being.
  • Communicated patient conditions promptly to physicians and nursing staff.

SWAT team nurse

Fulton County Police Dept
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2020 - 03.2025
  • Delivered emergency medical care to officers and civilians in critical situations, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
  • Partnered with law enforcement to assess and prioritize medical needs during incidents, enhancing overall response effectiveness.
  • Evaluated scenes where the SWAT team operated, determined the nearest trauma center, and arranged transport for injured individuals.
  • Delivered first aid and emergency care, triaged issues, and coordinated advanced medical responses.
  • Trained SWAT officers on use of tourniquets and bleeding control.
  • Conducted CPR training sessions for SWAT team members to enhance their emergency response skills.
  • Implemented safety protocols for handling medical emergencies in the field.
  • Trained new staff on emergency response procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team ready for critical situations.

RN, ER

Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
12.2018 - 03.2020

Transitioned from contract nurse to hospital employee, enhancing continuity of care.

  • Provided emergency care to patients in high-stress situations.
  • Assisted trauma team in providing critical care during emergencies. at this Level 1 trauma center
  • Triaged patients based on urgency of care needs, ensuring timely treatment for critical cases.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient management and improve outcomes.

ER, RN contract

Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Completed travel contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Provided emergency care to patients in fast-paced hospital environment.
  • Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatment based on urgency.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.

RN, ER (contract)

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, Georgia
03.2017 - 05.2017

Executed 13-week travel contract as ER nurse, ensuring timely and effective patient care.

  • Monitored patient vital signs, promptly communicating significant changes to healthcare team for immediate intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking for rapid, accurate assessment of clinical situations, enhancing patient outcomes.

RN, ER

Cobb Wellstar Hospital
Austell, Georgia
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Provided emergency care to stabilize patients in high-stress situations.
  • Monitored vital signs and continuously assessed patient conditions.
  • Administered medications according to established protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient management.
  • Performed diagnostic tests, including EKGs and blood draws.

Education

Basic Law Enforcement

Fulton County Public Safety Training Center
Atlanta, GA
04-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-1986

Pre-Nursing

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
04-1984

Skills

  • Clinical assessment and triage coordination
  • Patient monitoring and medication administration
  • Emergency response and care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and education
  • Crisis management and conflict resolution
  • IV insertion and airway management
  • Advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support
  • EKG interpretation and trauma nursing
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Prehospital trauma life support and emergency triage
  • Tactical decision making and critical thinking

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, state of Georgia
  • Certified Emergency Nurse
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
  • PALS certified
  • TECC certified
  • Certified Law Enforcement Officer, state of Georgia
  • Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, state of Georgia
  • Certified self defense instructor]

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award, Grady Memorial Hospital, 2017
  • Nursing Honor Society
  • Published research, topic: suicide by gunfire

Timeline

Charge nurse, ER

Emory Johns Creek Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2026

Law Enforcement Instructor

Fulton County Public Safety Training Center
03.2022 - Current

RN, ER

Emory Johns Creek Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2026

SWAT team nurse

Fulton County Police Dept
02.2020 - 03.2025

RN, ER

Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2020

ER, RN contract

Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2018

RN, ER (contract)

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2017

RN, ER

Cobb Wellstar Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2017

Basic Law Enforcement

Fulton County Public Safety Training Center

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valdosta State University

Pre-Nursing

University of Georgia
Deborah Pierce