Emelin Edang
Powder Springs,Georgia
Summary
Skilled and accomplished nursing professional with more than 35 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Critical Care, Neuro IMCU, Trauma IMCU, Outpatient pre/post op nurse, and Med-Surg specialty. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience.
Apparently, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year of February 2023. Currently, I'm on light duty as I just got back from my Medical leave of absence for 15 months. While working on my strength, endurance, and my journey to full recovery, I would like to transition to your department.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2017.03 - Current
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Director of Nursing
Delmar Gardens
2014.11 - 2017.04
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
ChargeNurse/Clinical Coordinator RN- Med/Surg/Tele
Emory Adventist Hospital
2004.09 - 2014.10
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse
Pain Solutions Treatment Center
Marietta
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Adventist Univversity of The Philippines
Silang Cavite, Philippines04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College
Philippines04.1990
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Support
- Clinical judgment
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Continuing education
Accomplishments
BLS and ACLS certificaation
Certification
- Licensed RN
- BLS and ACLS Certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2017.03 - Current
Director of Nursing
Delmar Gardens
2014.11 - 2017.04
ChargeNurse/Clinical Coordinator RN- Med/Surg/Tele
Emory Adventist Hospital
2004.09 - 2014.10
Master of Science - Nursing
Adventist Univversity of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College
- Licensed RN
- BLS and ACLS Certification
Staff Nurse
Pain Solutions Treatment Center
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