Sydney McDowell, BSN, RN, CPN
Canton
Summary
Seasoned, hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to high acuity pediatric and adult patients. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader seeking a remote position to further advance my healthcare career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
10.2012 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Medical Surgical Unit of 42 beds as Charge Nurse and Resource Nurse
Staff Nurse
Annandale Village Skilled Nursing Home
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided primary nursing care to developmentally delayed, geriatric patient populations.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, nutrition management, observation, and facilitated appropriate plan of care to 16 residents per shift.
- Distributed and maintained records of controlled drugs and insured their security.
- Made decisions in routine cases, instructed residents, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans, and related patient care issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2012
Skills
- Intakes, discharges, and creating staffing assignments
- Highly Skilled in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Oncology, Psychiatry, and General Med-Surg Care
- Breastfeeding/Lactation Education
- Convalescent Care Experience
- Central Line/PICC Line Management and Care
- Charge and Resource Nurse
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordinating Alongside Case Management, Social Work, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Acute Care Rehabilitation
- Patient Health Information Access
- Crisis Resolution
- Medical Charts and Records
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Committees and Awards
- Catch Me At My Best Customer Service Award (August 2015)
- Human Milk/Lactation Education Committee
- Formula/Human Milk Administration Super User
- Customer Service Committee
- Patient Quality Committee
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) Committee
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Annandale Village Skilled Nursing Home
04.2014 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
10.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
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