Wendy Foxworth Casey
Norwood,GA
Summary
ICU/Raid Response Nurse with 30 years of experience in patient care and healthcare coordination. Proven track record in applying critical thinking and medical expertise to deliver exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Expertise in managing clinical and operational tasks effectively within emergency medicine. Committed to advocating for patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support throughout treatment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Rapid Response RN
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Supervise nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results for treatment adjustments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
SICU/CVICU/CICU/NICU Rapid Response Nurse
Tenet Heathcare And Wellstar Hospital System
Atlanta, GA
09.2014 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Responsible for over 80 MEWS rescues over a 3 year period
Neuroscience Nurse Manager
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Atlanta, GA
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Assisted in opening/establishing a dedicated Neuoscience department for a 460 bed level 1 trauma center, 12 ICU beds and 18 neuro-med surg beds. Payroll biweekly and staffing monthly
- Established compent staff, interviewed, hired and set up education for approximately 50 staff members, including annual competencies and training on ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy drainage systemss and neuro exams including stroke and NIH certifications
- Out of the gates on month one, had a 5-star customer service/patient and family satification score
ICU Charge Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospita/Tenet Hospital Systems
Atlanta, Georgia
08.1999 - 09.2012
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Oversaw and managed approximately 150 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients in a 37 bed ICU unit, providing direct care of numberous] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
ICU Staff Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.1993 - 08.1999
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Delivered outstanding patient care in a 37 bed critical care unit
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
04.1990 - 05.1993
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 36-bed level 1 neonatal ICU unit
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing
Atlanta, GASkills
- Critical thinking during life-threatening situations, intervening and documenting based on each patient's individual situation
- Utilizing the "MEWS/Deterioration Index" scoring system to identify patients with a decline in condition
- Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to quickly implement orders based on my assessment in an effort to reduce further deterioration in the patient's condition
- PICC line, Midline and IO placement competencies
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, ASLS certifications
Accomplishments
2017 Nurse Excellence Award
2018 First Followers Award for Wellstar Health System
2018 Georgia Baptists College of Nursing Alumni Award
2019 Medical Staff Nursing Excellence Award
Timeline
Rapid Response RN
Grady Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
SICU/CVICU/CICU/NICU Rapid Response Nurse
Tenet Heathcare And Wellstar Hospital System
09.2014 - 11.2022
Neuroscience Nurse Manager
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
09.2012 - 09.2014
ICU Charge Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospita/Tenet Hospital Systems
08.1999 - 09.2012
ICU Staff Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospital
05.1993 - 08.1999
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Georgia Baptist Hospital
04.1990 - 05.1993
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing