Heather Knox
Royston,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, excelling in cardiac care and emergency response. Proven ability to train and mentor staff while advocating for patients and families. Skilled in Epic EMR, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and attention to detail in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
Lavonia, Georgia
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and assigned patient care responsibilities.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions to ensure quality care.
- Trained new nurses on policies and procedures for consistent practice.
- Managed medication administration and verified dosages for accuracy.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate care plans in emergency settings.
- Administered medications and performed treatments as per physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during critical situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency department protocols and procedures.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA05-2020
Skills
- Cardiac care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Epic EHR management
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Seizure management
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Family education
- time management
- attention to detail
- staff supervision
- emergency response
- patient assessment
- medication administration
Accomplishments
- 2 DAISY AWARD NOMINATIONS
- 2 NURSE EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College