Gina Lands
Bessemer ,AL
Summary
Competent and caring Nursing professional offering 7 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume Medical Surgical environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for pain management, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction levels.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove, AL
06.2025 - Current
- Educated nursing staff on compliance standards related to HIPAA regulations and patient privacy rights.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans tailored to specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to physicians, facilitating timely interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Uab medical West
Bessemer, AL, AL
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 50-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on oncology, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Access/ Deaccessed Ports and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Department of Veterans Affairs
Birmingham, AL
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL2018
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Christian Academy
Bessemer, ALSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Administrating Medication
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Nurse Leadership
- Cerner
- Epic
- Meditech
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama, License number 1-170713
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Uab medical West
03.2023 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Christian Academy