Georgia Austin

(Charlotte, NC), April 2023 - Present

• Delivered top-quality nursing care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient treatment plans.
• Delivered exceptional patient care across a diverse range of areas in five hospitals.
• Performed patient care duties across multiple units like PCU,Covid.Cardiovascular/Thoracic.Neuro.Orthopedics.Hematology.Gastrointestinal.Trauma.ED Hold. Med-Surg, etc.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Assigned as charge nurse and preceptor when necessary.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery and management of patient care.

• Delivered exceptional evidence-based care to cardiac patients of various cultures.
• Proficiently documented essential treatment elements, medication details, and educational information.
• Consistently ensured precise identification and management of heart rhythm disorders through vigilant ECG screening
• Managed and administered heparin IV therapy, inotropic IV drug therapy, and IV insulin therapy using the GMAT calculator for titration, Tikosyn loading, manually measuring QTc intervals, and using the Bazett calculator for titration. Managed STEMI and NSTEMI post-op patients, i.e., Heart Cath, Pacemaker, ICD, PCI, Valvuloplasty, Lobectomy, CABG, etc.
• Successfully administered multiple medical procedures per patient, encompassing chest tube monitoring, wound dressing, and sample collection. Demonstrated expertise in managing various tube insertions, like peg tubes and NG tubes, and delivering proper Trach care. Diligently ensured precise handling of PICC lines and Foley catheters.
• Managed evidence-based respiratory illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV, Tuberculosis, COVID-19, Airvo heated flow, High flow, c-pap, bi-pap, etc.

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients.
• Monitoring and treating a variety of conditions, i.e., trauma, TBI, ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, oncology, gastrointestinal dysfunction, renal failure, liver failure, withdrawal, electrolyte imbalances, endocrine emergencies, etc.
• Managing tracheostomy, peg tubes, BiPap, Hi and Heat flow oxygen, PICC line, Foley Catheter care, MVC, and COVID-19 patients.

• Provided support and assistance to colleagues for efficient healthcare delivery
• Proficient in initiating and titrating various drips, including blood products, heparin, and cardizem drips, etc.
• Demonstrated efficient healthcare skills in managing patient treatment plans through precise calculation of drug dosage and performing chest tube management to improve the recovery process of chronically ill patients.
• Strong knowledge and experience with COVID-19 patients.
• Administered wound care, conducted catheter maintenance, and initiated and adjusted IV therapy.
• Conducted evaluations and monitoring of patients to measure healing progression
• Implemented protocols for medical equipment preparation and aided physicians during bedside procedures.

• Provided patient care in various areas with-in four to five hospitals
• Managed patients on units i.e., PCU, Covid, Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Neuro, Ortho, Hematology, GI, Trauma, ED Hold, Telemetry, and MedicalSurg
• Functions as a charge nurse and preceptor as needed
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery and management of patient care

• Monitors the assignments of residents to Resource Utilization Group of the Minimum Data Set which determines the categories of Medicare payments based on MDS assessment
• Working with various departments to coordinate ICD 10 coding to identify cost variances and cost control related to resident payments
• Pre-Admissions, Admissions, Nursing Documentation, and evaluations for continued stay

• Provided care to patients with various conditions, including cardiac disease, brain injuries, accident victims, and those recovering from complex surgeries.
• Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored care and education for patients and families.
• Ensured proper functioning of ventilators, monitors, and high-tech equipment, including CRRT, while efficiently managing medication administration.
• Effectively supported seriously ill patients and their families, showcasing the necessary physical, mental, and emotional strength.
• Assessed and monitored vital signs, laboratory results, clinical data, and patient responses to treatments.

• Managed nursing assignments, schedules, admissions/discharge, and supplies procurement for the unit.
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, families and management
• Monitors policies, procedures, and laws to ensure facility compliance with updated changes.
• Exhibited exceptional communication skills along with strong organizational and leadership abilities