DEBORAH STANLEY
CUMMING,GA
Summary
Caring and compassionate ICU registered nurse committed to bringing value to the healthcare team and delivering best possible patient care. Acknowledged for work ethic, attention to detail, teamwork, performing under pressure, compassionate communication and patient/family advocacy. Eager to build upon success and gain experience in cardiovascular intensive care in nationally recognized organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided for the general comfort, safety and well-being of the patients and support the general functions of the nursing unit
- Assisted the registered nurse in performing direct and indirect nursing activities to 10-12 patients of 30-bed progressive care/cardiac unit
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs, intake/output measurements, and blood glucose readings
- Assisted registered nurses with admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Implemented excellent organization and communication skills in prioritizing patient care
Business/Financial Administrator
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed all aspects of finances including tracking revenue, expenses, generating annual budgets, and reconciling accounts in non-profit environment of several churches
Owner
Entrust Retirement Services Of Georgia
04.2003 - 12.2008
- Provided administration services of self-directed IRA accounts for portfolio of over 300 clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK1988
Skills
- Neurological monitoring
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- End of life care
- Cerner EHR
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Impella
- Intra-Aorta Balloon Pump
- Target Temperature Management
Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS
- American Heart Association BLS
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Memberships/Recognitions
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Recognized as Outstanding Resident following completion of nurse residency
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
05.2020 - 07.2020
Business/Financial Administrator
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church
05.2016 - 05.2018
Owner
Entrust Retirement Services Of Georgia
04.2003 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Business
Oklahoma State University