Logan W. Costley
LaGrange,Georgia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessments, treatment administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes patient well-being and enhances the quality of care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Lagrange, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families, fostering resilience and coping strategies during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for each patient visit.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit policies and procedures effectively.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Promoted a safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Observed patients' heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Care Partner
WellStar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2025
- Aided patients with ADLs and supported Registered Nurse in delivering patient care.
- Obtained and reported labile vital signs and blood sugar levels, identifying changes in patient mentation for timely evaluation.
- Obtaining EKGs, monitoring intake and outputs of patients, performing bladder scans per facility protocol, maintaining and monitoring patient skin integrity.
- Transported critically ill patients safely between departments for critical tests and procedures. for testing, procedures, and scans within the hospital.
- Initiating care and assisting during Cardiac Arrest or lethal arrhythmias. Assisting and setting up equipment for Intubations, insertion of invasive lines (CVC, Arterial Lines, Trialysis Catheters) chest tube insertion and thoracentesis.
Central Patient Transporter
WellStar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Transported patients to and from diagnostic studies and procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Transported patients safely to various departments within the medical center.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and comfort during transfers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment and patient areas regularly.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College School of Nursing
LaGrange, Georgia05-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Nursing protocols
- IV setup
- Documentation and charting
- Safety compliance
- Workload prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Leadership
- Orientation training
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Organization
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS certified (American Heart Association)
- Phlebotomy Certification/Training
- Preceptor BootCamp Graduate
- Nurse Residency Graduate
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month July 2026
- Employee of the Month June 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Care Partner
WellStar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2025
Central Patient Transporter
WellStar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College School of Nursing