Teresa Thompson
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Compassionate RN with 3+ years of med-surg experience, specializing in orthopedic/spinal care. Dedicated to providing high quality and safe patient centered care in accordance with physician orders. Eager to explore and advance my nursing expertise and continue my growth within a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, Georgia
07.2023 - Current
- Completed the DEU program transitioning from student to the professional nursing residency program with advancement in knowledge, evidence-based practical skills, and clinical judgment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe patient care transitions, enhancing communication and adaptability in fast-paced environment.
- Delivered direct, quality-centered patient care, utilizing critical thinking to assess and intervene in patients' changing conditions.
- Demonstrated leadership as a preceptor and charge nurse, providing feedback and peer coaching to support ongoing development of nursing staff and to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in SME wound care program, demonstrating techniques to nursing staff to reinforce evidence-based practice and prevent HAPI.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA05-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood Transfusion
- Central Line management
- Catheterization
- PEG/NG Tube Management
- Wound care management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- EHR documentation
- Infection Control Measures
- End of life care
- Patient education
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical thinking
- Patient Mobility with Assistive Devices
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Mental Health Aid Certification March 2023
- Registered Nurse RN320154 Georgia Board of Nursing Active Until January 2027
- Basic Life Support November 2025
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation April 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College