Terri Cunningham, BSN, RN
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate registered nurse with 6 years of diverse healthcare experience across various settings, including a complex medical surgical unit, ambulatory surgery, operating room, clinical decision unit, and intermediate care unit. Skilled in assuming leadership roles such as charge nurse, nurse preceptor, and research nurse. Seeking opportunity to transition into a new specialty and enhance clinical knowledge and expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Rollins Intermediate Care Center
Emory University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize nursing interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication channels.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Emory University Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Histology Lab Assistant
University Of GA School Of Veterinary Medicine
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed routine laboratory maintenance activities, such as media preparation, cleaning equipment and lab materials, tissue disposal, stock and inventory record-keeping, and daily quality checks and logging
- Performed duties under minimal supervision and granted the autonomy to prioritize tasks
Undergraduate Student Researcher
UGA College Of Pharmacy, Shelley Hooks Lab
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Exposed ovarian tumor cells to the chemotherapy agent Paclitaxel to determine the mechanism by which G-protein activating protein,RGS-10, is downregulated in chemoresistant ovarian cancer cells
- Performed gel electrophoresis tests and spectrofluorometry, primarily
- Maintained cell culture of ovarian tumor cells
- Performed routine lab maintenance activities such as media preparation, cleaning of equipment, inventory checks, restocking and quality checks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, GPA 3.5
Emory University
Atlanta, GA12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, GPA 3.3
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2016
Certification
Basic Life Support, current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, current
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Rollins Intermediate Care Center
Emory University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Emory University Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2023
Histology Lab Assistant
University Of GA School Of Veterinary Medicine
08.2015 - 05.2016
Undergraduate Student Researcher
UGA College Of Pharmacy, Shelley Hooks Lab
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, GPA 3.3
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, GPA 3.5
Emory University