Summary
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Work History
Education
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Professional Affiliations and Memberships
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Profession Relevant Skills
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Trudi Walker

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Cardiovascular treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about body wellness and preventative care and trained in functional medicine. Practiced in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU Charge Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
  • Provide patient education on lifestyle changes for preventing and treating chronic conditions for a community of 1,000 patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the ICU.
  • Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Atlanta Behavioral Care
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed and analyzed lab tests to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and prescription medication.
  • Reviewed patient charts to accurately understand health history and current treatment protocols for enhanced care.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for patient care by maintaining open communication with healthcare team members.
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
  • Provided high-quality, compassionate care for patients experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Ridgeview Medical Center
08.2002 - 12.2022
  • Assisted medical personnel in providing the best patient care, including creating treatment plans with high compliance rates.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for patient care by maintaining open communication with healthcare team members.
  • Provided high-quality, compassionate care for patients experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed over 30 patient cases per week, ensuring a continuum of care between physicians, specialists and other practitioners.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta
12.2014

Skills

  • Individualized care plans
  • Bedside monitoring
  • Patient and family education
  • Administering medications
  • Infection control
  • Equipment operation
  • Patient charting
  • Adaptability and leadership
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • End of life care
  • Telemetry monitoring

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) - (2015-Current)


CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification - (February 2024)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2023)
  • ACLS, American Heart Association - 12/23-12/25
  • BLS, American Heart Association - 12/23-12/25


Profession Relevant Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.
  • Background in functional medicine provides a broader understanding of diseases' interconnected complexity and underlying causes.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.
  • Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
  • Skilled in motivational interviewing, including listening closely to patients, learning more about their complaints, and providing better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance.
  • Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics.

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Atlanta Behavioral Care
12.2022 - 03.2023

ICU Charge Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Ridgeview Medical Center
08.2002 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Trudi Walker