Emily Gardner
Corryton,TN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse graduate with prior experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, bringing a strong foundation in patient-centered care and clinical skills. Equipped with hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings and a solid understanding of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize care. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality nursing care and supporting positive patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LPN School Nurse
Knox County School System
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw health services for school students and faculty.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Provided 1:1 care to special needs students with trach and g-tube needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
LPN
Summit Medical Group
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and documented in EMR for provider review.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Medical Services Coordinator-LPN
Sertoma Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assure health & safety of people supported by providing assigned nursing services, quality assurance of medications, maintaining up-to-date posting of medical/emergency information, assuring area is hazard-free routinely participating in fire evacuation, maintaining clean/sanitary environment, and reporting any maintenance needs promptly.
- Attend circles of support, ISP meetings, monthly staff meetings, and in-services. Provide input to the CM on all plans.
- Assure follow up on doctor’s orders.
- Assure medications are ordered and checked for accuracy upon delivery.
- Procure follow up information for each ER visit or hospitalization. Communicate follow up to residential and day staff.
- Work closely with all pertinent staff as a team member to assure highest standards and best quality of life for the people supported.
- Attend all meetings between psychiatrist and people supported. Provide psychiatrist with any information between appointments which need her attention.
- Oversee the overall workflow process of the clinic.
Specimen Collector
Dr. Office
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Collected specimens and reported any discrepancies to provider.
- Uploaded lab reports to EMR for chart review by provider.
- Collected vital signs and weight check before seeing provider and documented results in EMR.
- Organized and pulled charts for review according to schedule.
- Uploaded CSMD into chart to determine fill dates and all current medication information.
- Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
Claims Manager
Total Automotive Protection Plans
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Actively communicated on a consistent basis with customers, repair shops, as well as parts facilities to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed all claims for approval and closure processes.
- Reviewed all invoices for accuracy and paid appropriate parties for services provided.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN12-2025
Skills
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Knox County School System
08.2023 - 01.2025
LPN
Summit Medical Group
10.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Services Coordinator-LPN
Sertoma Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
Specimen Collector
Dr. Office
07.2020 - 12.2021
Claims Manager
Total Automotive Protection Plans
03.2018 - 07.2020
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College