Highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical experience within critical care ER settings seeking career transition into clinical nursing research, education and case management. Strong background in cardiac education with experience training and orienting new nurses to the health system. Offer a solid foundation in statistics, analytical tools, medical procedures and current healthcare advancements.
Assist with staff training and general floor management, Ventilators, medications, blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy, dressing changes verifying/ transcribing orders, Assessment of patient needs and follow up for patient skilled acute care, critical IV drips management.
Nurse Preceptor /Charge Nurse- LTACH
Select Specialty
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2011 - 01.2018
Assist with staff training and general floor management Ventilators, medications, blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy, dressing changes verifying/ transcribing orders, In services and family counseling.
Home Health Nurse, Case Manager/Field Worker
Camellia Healthcare
Marietta, Georgia
01.2009 - 01.2011
Followed cases in three counties for medical after care services, advice calls, wound care services, pharmacy refill, diabetic monitoring, handicapped issues, and equipment referrals.
ER Charge Nurse – Clinical Decision Unit
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2005 - 01.2009
Preparation and care of patients undergoing cardiac intervention. Responsible for coordinating and helping establish Clinical Decision Unit in ER specifically for cardiac patients. Responsible for providing and maintain staff schedules for 9 nurses on 3 shifts. Participated in JCAHO Survey, ensured ER readiness by maintaining cleanliness and order and maintenance on area. Preceptor of new nurses, nurse externs Responsible for organizing and maintaining patient statistical Data.
Nurse Case Manager- Telemetry
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2003 - 01.2005
Collaborate with team of social workers and MD’s to provide care to patients Provided quality assessment and placement for patients DMAG’s for eligible patients Provided letters to help patient with utilities Ensured maintenance of appropriate services for in home patients Oversee daily operations and ensure quality level of care on 24 floor bed unit
Nurse Preceptor Coronary Care
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2001 - 01.2003
Charge nurse role Senior resource nurse on area developed and delivered in-services for new nurses in areas of venipunctures injections immunizations aseptic techniques and nursing documentation to ensure great patient care regularly monitor and evaluate performance to ensure customer service excellence.
Staff Nurse Float Pool-CCU, ICU, SICU, NICU
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior nurse provided care in all critical care areas where staffing is needed Duties included IV drips, injections, daily meds, feedings, turning positioning, Bathing.
Registered Nurse- 21-ICU
Crawford Long Hospital (Emory Healthcare)
Atlanta, Georgia
01.1991 - 01.1992
Nurse provided care in critical care area Duties included IV drips, injections, daily meds, feedings, turning positioning, bathing.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clayton college
Morrow, Georgia
01.1998
Associate - Nursing
DeKalb College
Clarkston, Georgia
01.1991
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication management
Ventilator management
IV drip management
Staff training
Team collaboration
Clinical documentation
Conflict resolution
In-service training
Critical thinking
Family counseling
Clinical expertise
Multitasking capacity
Decision-making
Certification
CPR, ACLS, ADN, BSN, SANE License, State of Georgia
Emergency Room Patient and Family Liaison/Guest Services Associate at Emory HealthcareEmergency Room Patient and Family Liaison/Guest Services Associate at Emory Healthcare