Natalie Mashburn
Inman,SC
Summary
Driven, Hard-working, Qualified South Carolina Board-Certified Registered Nurse that is dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. A Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. A veteran RN providing quality critical care for 18 years.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greer Memorial Hospital
Greer, SC
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor patient condition changes and escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinical team.
- Administer medications according to provider orders and verify patient identity before each dose.
- Record vital signs and report abnormal readings to support rapid clinical response.
- Coordinate emergency department flow by prioritizing patient needs and adjusting care plans as conditions change.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical charting for assessments, treatments, and patient responses throughout each shift.
- Collect patient specimens and prepare samples for testing following established clinical procedures.
- Support moderate sedation procedures by monitoring patient status and documenting responses during care.
- Provide compassionate bedside care while addressing patient questions and comfort needs.
- Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to respond to changing emergency department priorities.
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Monroe, GA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered direct pre-operative and post-anesthesia care from admission through discharge.
- Administered medications and IV therapy while monitoring patient responses and reporting changes to the care team.
- Managed post-operative recovery needs, including airway support, pain control, and readiness for discharge.
- Communicated patient status and treatment updates to physicians and nursing staff during rapid changes in condition.
- Observed telemetry and EKG readings for irregular patterns and escalated concerns promptly.
- Prepared patients for procedures by reviewing post-operative orders, starting fluids, and orienting them to the unit.
- Completed admission and discharge documentation while maintaining organized patient records.
- Monitored patient comfort and provided calm, compassionate support during recovery periods.
Registered Nurse, ED Flow Coordinator
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Monroe, GA
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in the emergency department as charge nurse/Flow coordinator and senior member of the leadership team providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders and carefully documented outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed patient care during moderate sedation procedures and watched and reported any change in patient condition.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, LVAD, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease and pre and post (multi-organ) transplant patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Explained discharge instructions and educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment/medications and follow-up care needed.
- Audited moderate sedation and stroke charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Took the lead on patient experience for the department and kept are patient satisfaction scores above goal.
- Administrative duties including, but not limited to staff scheduling and implementing new protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to assess rapidly changing conditions and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, EKG readings, and irregular telemetry changes, then updated team members on shifts in acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing.
- Managed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, airway management, and moderate sedation monitoring.
- Supported trauma and complex medical cases, built patient and family rapport, and explained discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barrow Regional Medical Center
Winder, GA
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to assess rapidly changing conditions and deliver appropriate treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reviewed patient history, and tracked EKG and telemetry changes to support informed decisions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other specimens for laboratory testing and prepared them for analysis.
- Managed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, airway support, and moderate sedation monitoring.
- Provided trauma care, educated patients and families on discharge plans, and advocated for care preferences.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA06-2008
Skills
- Patient condition monitoring
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical charting/EPIC system
- Patient assessment
- Supervision
- Charge nurse leadership
- Emergency department flow coordination
- Clinical chart auditing
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greer Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Piedmont Walton Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, ED Flow Coordinator
Piedmont Walton Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barrow Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Athens Technical College