Kierra Guthrie
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in postpartum, mother-baby, and outpatient surgery settings, delivering comprehensive preoperative, postoperative, and inpatient nursing care. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, medication administration, discharge planning, patient education, EMR documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Previous experience in urgent care registration, insurance verification, customer service, and high-volume call center support has strengthened communication, problem-solving, and remote service skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pain Physicians of Atlanta
01.2026 - Current
- Complete comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments.
- Verify informed consent, medications, allergies, medical history, and diagnostic testing.
- Initiate IV therapy and administer prescribed medications.
- Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery.
- Assess pain, airway status, circulation, neurological status, and surgical sites.
- Educate patients and families regarding postoperative care, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Document all patient care accurately within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and Joint Commission standards.
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Complete comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments.
- Verify informed consent, medications, allergies, medical history, and diagnostic testing.
- Initiate IV therapy and administer prescribed medications.
- Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery.
- Assess pain, airway status, circulation, neurological status, and surgical sites.
- Educate patients and families regarding postoperative care, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Document all patient care accurately within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and Joint Commission standards.
Nurse Extern
Northside Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Support birthing process, enhancing prenatal care with effective monitoring techniques.
- Conduct vital checks on mothers and infants, ensuring health stability and prompt interventions.
- Perform newborn screenings, facilitating early detection and addressing health concerns.
- Assess patient conditions, communicate with physicians, ensuring timely medical responses.
- Deliver comprehensive care to new mothers and babies, fostering a supportive environment.
- Fostered a compassionate environment for new mothers, enhancing their comfort and confidence during the transitional phase of motherhood.
Patient Care Tech
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist licensed staff with patient care, ensuring accurate vital sign assessments.
- Communicate patient information effectively to enhance team collaboration.
- Apply therapeutic principles to foster positive nurse-client relationships.
- Evaluate treatment processes to improve client outcomes and satisfaction.
- Supported a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive patient care, enhancing communication flow and improving overall treatment outcomes.
Patient Service Representative
Piedmont Urgent Care
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated patient registration, ensuring smooth check-in and accurate data entry.
- Verified insurance details, collected payments, and managed outstanding balances effectively.
- Conducted patient triage, gathering essential information for informed provider care.
- Handled patient inquiries via phone and email, delivering prompt and clear responses.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- Fostered a welcoming environment, ensuring patients felt valued and cared for during their visits.
Customer Service Representative
Lincoln financial
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Handled 60-90 daily calls, providing retirement plan guidance and support.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by resolving inquiries promptly.
- Utilized CRM tools to manage call-backs and email correspondence efficiently.
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and education.
- Contributed to a diverse, team-oriented environment focused on client needs.
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, leading to noticeable improvements in response times and enhanced customer loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Sandy Springs, GA12.2024
Skills
- Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Certifications
- Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pain Physicians of Atlanta
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
03.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Extern
Northside Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2025
Patient Service Representative
Piedmont Urgent Care
03.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Service Representative
Lincoln financial
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing