Mattie Ponter
Wendell,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holly Hill Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted mental health assessments, identifying patient needs and formulating appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding.
- Assessed incoming patients'' mental health status, determining the appropriate level of care required for stabilization.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Contracted
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans and ensure quality outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted with triaging patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions and needs.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Performed advanced assessments to detect changes in patient conditions promptly.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care requirements.
- Mentored new nurses during orientation, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in emergency care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
- Assisted with triaging patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions and needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama, AL05.2022
Certification
PALS
ACLS
BLS
CEN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holly Hill Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Contracted
03.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Alabama At Huntsville