Diamond Witherspoon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in various hospital settings, specializing in medical-surgical, telemetry, and cardiac step down units. Proven ability to manage complex patient cases, monitor cardiac rhythms, and provide evidence-based care in high-acuity settings. A compassionate nurse with strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in emergent situations. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care. Committed to advancing clinical experience and providing compassionate patient-centered nursing practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Locations
05.2024 - Current
- Float between units based on staffing needs, demonstrated flexibility and expertise in high-acuity environments.
- Served as charge nurse to lead a team of nurses and nurse assistants to ensure effective patient care delivery, optimize use of resources, coordinated daily patient assignments, and provided guidance to nursing staff.
- Performed patient assessments, administered medications, monitor vital signs, and supported treatment plans in a fast-paced, variable setting.
- Utilized EHR systems for documentation and communication, ensuring accuracy and compliance with facility protocols.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered direct patient care on a busy Pulmonary Medical-Surgical unit, managed a patient load of up to 6 patients per shift.
- Administered medications, provided wound care, and conducted patient assessments to monitor and address changes in condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions and patient recovery.
- Documented care and treatment plans in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided high-acuity nursing care to patients with advanced cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart failure, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
- Expertly managed continuous IV prostacyclin therapy and oral or combination pulmonary hypertension therapies, ensuring safe titration and adherence to complex medical regimens.
- Served as a resource nurse and preceptor, mentoring new hires and nursing students caring for complex cardiopulmonary patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, medication administration, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term adherence.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mia Aesthetics
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided post-anesthesia recovery care for patients who underwent cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast augmentation/reduction, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.
- Continuously assessed and monitored airway, hemodynamics, pain and consciousness levels during recovery from anesthesia.
- Ensured compliance with clinic policies, safety regulations, and infection control standards.
- Provided individualized discharge education, reinforcing wound care, and medication schedules.
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed comprehensive head to toe assessments, documented findings, collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythms via telemetry, recognized and responded to dysrhythmias, and initiated appropriate nursing or emergency interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgement to identify early signs of patient deterioration and escalated concerns to prevent adverse outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff, advocating for patient needs and addressing concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Quality Improvement and Compliance
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Team Collaboration and Communication
- Float Nursing Experience
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Locations
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mia Aesthetics
10.2022 - 12.2022
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health
07.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University