Fathia Bess
Sandersville,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Centurion Group
Wrightsville, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
Emergency Room Nurse
Washington County Regional Medical Center
Sandersville, GA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Triage patients, administer medicine, treatments, discharge and educate patients.
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
Methadone Maintenance Nurse
Preferred Treatment Center LLC
Dublin, GA
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Dispense medication, observe for any S&S, correlate with counselor and MD for any client changes or concerns, perform annual physical assessments, labs, urinalysis.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Long Term Care Nurse
Washington County Regional Medical Center
Sandersville, GA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Charge Nurse, Treatment Nurse, administer medication from medicine cart, correlate with doctor and other departments such a PT, OT
- Work close with hospice, various pharmacies and patient charting.
- Monitored patients'' health conditions closely, promptly reporting significant changes to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities while preserving dignity and respecting individual preferences.
Home Health Nurse RN
Nightingale Services and Nightingale Medicaid Infusion Services companies
Sandersville, GA
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervisory Visits, medication setup, bowel care, infusions, admissions/assessments, and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2022
AS in Nursing -
Middle Georgia State University
Dublin, GA05.2017
AS in pre-nursing in Nursing -
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA01.2015
Skills
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Stress Reduction Strategies
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- HIPAA
- Family Support
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving
- Home health
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Centurion Group
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Washington County Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
Long Term Care Nurse
Washington County Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health Nurse RN
Nightingale Services and Nightingale Medicaid Infusion Services companies
08.2017 - 02.2019
Methadone Maintenance Nurse
Preferred Treatment Center LLC
05.2017 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
AS in Nursing -
Middle Georgia State University
AS in pre-nursing in Nursing -
Georgia Military College