Denise Charles RN, BSN
Grayson,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge and interpersonal strengths, such as a positive attitude. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and hospital goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Charge Nurse
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Provides individualized care and management of immediate post-operative surgical patients.
- Accepted title of Charge Nurse in June 2023
PACU Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Recovery of post-operative surgical patients
- Along with a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner, the implementation of a Heart Failure Clinic, managing patients diagnosed with heart failure. Educated HF patients about their condition and recommended positive lifestyle changes to reduce their symptoms and readmission rates.
PACU Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Recovery of post-operative patients
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Cardiothoracic ICU – recovery of immediate post open heart and complex thoracic surgical patients
ICU Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Medical/Surgical ICU
- Delivered medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric critically- ill patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
Cross Country TravCorps
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center Forest Hill, NY-Endoscopy Jan 08-April 08
- North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY-Surgical Trauma ICU Aug 07-Dec 07
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYC-Cardiothoracic ICU Apr 07-Jul 07
- North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY-Surgical Trauma ICU Sep 06-Apr 07
ICU Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2005 - 09.2006
- Weill Cornell Medical Center, NYC-Medical ICU Jun 06-Sept 06
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC-Medical/Surgical ICU Feb 06-Jun 06
- Long Island Medical Center, NY-Medical/Surgical ICU Nov 05-Feb 06
ICU Nurse
Winthrop University Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Cardiothoracic/ Surgical ICU
- Delivered medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Staff Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital Center
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Surgical floor- Provided post surgical care to patients with progression to the title of Patient Care Coordinator
- Provided care to high-acute step down patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Introduction to critically care units and management of acutely critically ill patients
LPN
Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home
10.1998 - 11.2001
- Delivered care to residents of a acute care unit by evaluating their medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05.2013
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Erie Community College North Campus
Williamsville, NY01.2000
Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and team building skills displayed through collaboration with all members of healthcare personnel to improve patient outcomes
License and Certifications
Registered Professional Nurse GA #RN227784 exp. Jan 31, 2025
ACLS exp. Jan 31, 025
BLS exp. Mar 31,2025
PALS exp. Mar 31, 2025
CCRN Aug 01, 2011-July 31, 2017
Timeline
PACU Charge Nurse
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
PACU Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2021
PACU Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2014 - 11.2016
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2013 - 01.2015
ICU Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
07.2008 - 05.2013
ICU Travel Nurse
Cross Country TravCorps
09.2006 - 04.2008
ICU Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2005 - 09.2006
ICU Nurse
Winthrop University Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2005
Staff Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital Center
12.2001 - 01.2004
LPN
Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home
10.1998 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Molloy College
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Erie Community College North Campus