Delki Mitchell-Cooks
Newnan,USA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled RN with a broad range of healthcare experience including an academic background consisting of a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Nursing. Recognized for conscientious attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional attitude. With over 20 years of nursing experience from hospital settings to outpatient and accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Staff
Piedmont Healthcare
Newnan, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record-keeping standards.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Quality Management Specialist for CT Surgery
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
12.2019 - Current
- Gathers and enters cardiothoracic surgery data into ARMUS to develop models and assess trends
- Chart review and data abstraction in support of quality measurement, analysis, and improvement across Emory Healthcare
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements/standards which may include core measures, accreditation, registries and other quality metrics in relation to Cardiothoracic surgery
- The Quality Management Specialist supports interventions through interdepartmental collaboration and planning, multi-disciplinary communication and implementation/analysis of new care delivery processes impacting quality metrics
- Identify specific patient populations requiring Core Measure and STS (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons) registry documentation utilizing electronic processes and when indicated, concurrent chart reviews
- Perform daily chart review and documentation of core measures, registry and selected quality indicators
- Responds to requests to data aggregation and analysis
- Serve as a resource to IS for integration of electronic processes impacting quality metrics/data
Nurse Clinician, Charge RN
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2005 - 12.2019
- Oversees the daily functioning of the unit by answering patient calls, identifying issues, and determining how best to aid within the parameters established by the facility and supervisor.
- Manages the care of research patients with various disease ailments (CHF, HIV, HTN, DM, Lupus, etc.).
- Utilizes the computerized Resource and Patient Management System, CR-Assist, and the EPIC system.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Makes valuable contributions to the interdisciplinary healthcare team on clinical research initiatives.
- Collects biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist in diagnostic processes.
- Serves as a phlebotomy preceptor to trainees, along with possessing high IV proficiency in placement.
- Administers medications and therapies, and started intravenous fluids in accordance with physicians’ orders and IRB-approved protocols.
Research Nurse Coordinator-Lead
Headhunters, LLC/Parexel
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed clinical research trials involving Sickle Cell Disease via the Pfizer RESET Study involving the sickle cell disease
- Performed medical chart abstraction, data entry, query resolution utilizing DataLabs application
- Clinically administered intravenous study medication, collected and processed blood samples, placed IVs, and responsibility included documentation and data entry of all data onsite and remote
- Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance
- Collaborated with study site monitors, sponsors, and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials
- Adhered to standards in all areas, including data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting
- Supervised ancillary staff of two on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night, seven days per week for 10 days consecutively in large metropolitan Level I Trauma hospital setting
Staff Registered Nurse, Acute Care Sickle Cell
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 04.2017
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients, and monitored responses.monitored responses
- Diagnosed and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy Acute Sickle Cell Center setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide the physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, prevention, and medication self-management to maintain a continuum of care.
- Reviewed physician orders and implemented therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Served as a Staff Nurse (Pool Supplemental Staff) while circulating throughout multiple hospital departments, spanning the Sickle Cell Department, Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Methadone, Dermatology, and Asthma/Allergy.
- Monitored and recorded the patient's condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Prioritized patient care assignments are based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions, while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe, and effective outcomes.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
02.2005 - 12.2005
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out surgical procedures, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Supervised and directed patient care in an individual operating room, serving as a scrub nurse and circulator.
- Maintained counts on sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items, according to policy.
- Performed all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety, explosive hazards, and aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in the control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection.
Staff Nurse Neurology-Med/Surgical Nurse
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
06.2003 - 02.2005
- Attended to stroke patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, PEG tubes, and tracheostomy tubes.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through a compassionate approach and a positive attitude.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment, following a careful review of the physician's medical regimen.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Used the facility's EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Provided skilled, direct nursing care to stroke patients in the neurology department.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2002
Skills
- Epic User
- IV drug therapy management
- Team leader
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Personal and professional integrity
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fall prevention
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Staff
Piedmont Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Quality Management Specialist for CT Surgery
Emory Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
Research Nurse Coordinator-Lead
Headhunters, LLC/Parexel
03.2016 - 10.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, Acute Care Sickle Cell
Grady Health System
01.2007 - 04.2017
Nurse Clinician, Charge RN
Emory Healthcare
08.2005 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Grady Health System
02.2005 - 12.2005
Staff Nurse Neurology-Med/Surgical Nurse
Grady Health System
06.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
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