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Tessa Wardrop

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Registered Nurse with pediatric intensive care experience providing high-acuity care to critically ill patients. Skilled in managing complex medications, advanced lines, and ventilated patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in high-stress environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2025 - Current
  • Provide critical care nursing for pediatric patients in a high-acuity PICU environment.
  • Administer high-alert and controlled medications, continuous infusions, and titratable vasoactive drips.
  • Manage advanced vascular access and monitoring devices including PICC lines, central venous catheters, arterial lines, and EVD’s.
  • Care for tracheostomy-dependent and mechanically ventilated patients; assist with airway management and respiratory intervention.
  • Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration including shock, respiratory failure, and neurologic compromise.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate care.
  • Utilize communication and crisis de-escalation to support patients and families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
12-2024

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient care management
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Care plan development
  • Experienced with EPIC software

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Multistate Compact License (NLC)
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - American Heart Association
  • Mandated Reporter Certified
  • FEMA Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP)
  • FEMA Certified Homeland Security Emergency Medical Response (CHSEMR)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
02.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Augusta University