Gillian Atmore

Full-time employment

Preceptor of new employees

• Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
• Provided emergency response during shifts.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 120-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 70+ employees across more than 7 departments.
• Manage staffing of all units of hospital.
• Directs clinical placement and throughput of patients.

Casual employment

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
• Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.

Part-time employment

• Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
• Provided emergency response during shifts.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 21-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 10+ employees across more than 4 departments.

Part-time employment

Relief Senior Nurse

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Scheduled appointments for follow up care.
• Monitor patient flow into clinic setting.

Part-time employment

• Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
• Provided emergency response during shifts.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 282-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 100+ employees across more than 10 departments.

Casual employment

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.

Full-time employment

Relief Charge Nurse

Preceptor to new employees and senior year nursing students from Santa Ana College.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Casual employment

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Provided care within all age ranges to terminally ill patients in home settings.
• Assist patients in their last phases of life by alleviating physical, emotional , social and spiritual discomforts.

Part time employment

• Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
• Responsible for all areas of the park; guests and employees
• Respond to emergency situations in and around the park and direct care accordingly.

Relief Charge Nurse

Full time employment

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Part time employment

• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Full time employment

• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Full time employment

• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.

Full time employment

• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.