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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Driven professional with 23-year Paramedic history of high-quality quality care to untold number of patients; and 8 years as an RN in the Emergency Room. Highly skilled in managing drug and medical inventories, advising and educating patients, and staff development and training. Demonstrated success in devising strategies to enhance organizational performance and patient outcomes.

Skills
  • Unit administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Performing bladder scans
  • SBAR communication
  • Taking vitals
  • Patient relations
  • Clinical Information System Management
  • Patient Management
  • Patient discharging
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Medication administration expert
  • Administering medicines
  • Documenting vitals
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Family and patient support
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Patient education
  • Seizure management
  • Patient care planning
  • Catheters
  • Critical care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient Care
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Cerner
Experience
Senior Assistant Store Manager, Blockbuster Video, January 1992-January 1998Warner Robins, GA

Supervisor: Lori Arnold

  • Responsible for all personnel issues such as hiring, training, payroll, and disciplinary issues.
  • Also handled scheduling, inventory control, daily management duties, cash money handling, loss prevention, merchandising, and customer care.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
  • Issued receipts, discussed return policies, and directed customers to pickup locations for larger merchandise.
  • Counted product stock to maintain inventory records.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Answered questions about and demonstrated features of diverse merchandise to facilitate customer sales.
  • Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
Paramedic, Peach County Ambulance Service, January 1996-June 2019Fort Valley, GA
  • EMS Director: Alfonzo Ford - Phone: 478-825-8667. Supervisor: Samantha Joyner 478-955-5931
  • Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and any traumas.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Performed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to maintain consistent patient care during ambulance ride.
  • Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
  • Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness.
  • Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital settings.
  • Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
  • Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
Registered Nurse, Charge, Medical Center Navicent Health Of Peach County, January 2011-CurrentByron, GA
  • Supervisor: Rebecca Meeks - Phone: 478-654-2420
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Supervised ancillary staff of 8-9 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
  • Cared for more than 14 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 14-bed acute care emergency unit.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied ScienceRN, , , Albany State University, , AlbanyGADecember 2010
Nursing Core for Nursing ProgramGeorgia Military College, , Warner RobinsGA2007
Associate Degree of Applied TechnologyHealth Studies, , , Central Georgia Technical College, , MaconGA2006
Paramedic Technology Paramedic, , , Central Georgia Technical College, , MaconGASeptember 2003
EMT DiplomaMiddle Georgia Technical College, , Warner RobinsGA1995
GEDCentral Georgia Technical College, , Warner Robins, GA1993
Certifications
  • Registered Nurse in State of Georgia
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Blockbuster Video
  • Peach County Ambulance Service
  • Medical Center Navicent Health Of Peach County

School Attended

  • Albany State University
  • Georgia Military College
  • Central Georgia Technical College
  • Middle Georgia Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Assistant Store Manager
  • Paramedic
  • Registered Nurse, Charge

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science
    Nursing Core for Nursing Program
    Associate Degree of Applied Technology
    Paramedic Technology
    EMT Diploma
    GED

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