Nicholas Ridge
Loganville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Team Lead
Northside Gwinnett Emergency Department
03.2021 - Current
- Lead Trauma Nurse
- Assessment and care of critically ill patients ages 0-99+
- Administration and maintenance/titration of critical medications
- Proficient in the insertion of External Jugular and Ultrasound-guided PIVs.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Emergency Care Technician
Gwinnett Medical Center Emergency Department
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Trauma Technician
- Assisted ER Physician with life-saving interventions (i.e Intubations, chest tubes, central lines, etc)
- Assisted in care for critically ill patients and reported changes to the RN
- Oriented and trained new ECTs.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Emergency Care Technician
Dekalb Medical Center Emergency Department
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Code Team Member
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Performed 12 lead EKGs.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to the laboratory for testing.
EKG Technician
Select Medical Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Monitored and Interpreted Cardiac rhythms and reported critical EKG changes.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as a screening tool.
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps before the procedure.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12.2020
Bachelor of Health Science -
Lee University
Cleveland, TN07.2012
Skills
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Intravenous Therapy/Medication Administration
- Physical Assessments
- Cerner Use
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN300806, GA
- CEN, 7043519
- CNL (Certified Nurse Leader), 10543282
- ACLS, 04/2025, 215402782366
- PALS, 04/2025, 215422134160
- TNCC, 05/2026
- ENPC, 07/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Team Lead
Northside Gwinnett Emergency Department
03.2021 - Current
Emergency Care Technician
Gwinnett Medical Center Emergency Department
07.2015 - 11.2017
Emergency Care Technician
Dekalb Medical Center Emergency Department
08.2014 - 01.2016
EKG Technician
Select Medical Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
Bachelor of Health Science -
Lee University
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