Kia D. Pascal

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Mableton, GA ****6

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acgv40@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

BSN GPA 3.2/4.0 August 2010 -

Graduated May 2012

Mercer University, Macon, GA

Pre-Nursing August 2008 -

May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Registered Professional Nurse - State of GA License #RN223483 (renewed -

exp. 1/2016)

ACLS -June 2013 (exp. 6/2015)

BLS - July 2014 (exp. 7/2016)

NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) - October 2012

Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring - April 2013

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) didactic training - March 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE

YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Marietta, GA

PRN (as needed per case)

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Intern 25

May 2014 - Present

YWCA of Northwest Georgia has been educating and empowering women in the

Marietta area for over 95 years. The YWCA has acted as a safe haven for

women suffering from domestic violence or sexual assault, and leads a

sexual assault nurse examiner program that extends across three counties in

the northwest Georgia area.

General Responsibilities Include:

Performing and documenting sexual assault medical forensic interviews

effectively and in a timely manner

Effectively collecting forensic specimens and completing supportive

documentation

Carrying out detailed head-to-toe assessments to check for trauma

Performing detailed genital and anal examinations on male and female

patients

Photographing bodily and genital/anal injuries and providing accurate and

competent documentation

Maintaining chain of custody and adhering to evidence guidelines

Administration of prophylactic medications, such as Ceftriaxone,

Metronidazole, and Azithromycin, and administration of emergency

contraception

Testifying as a fact witness for all SANE cases

DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA

Labor and Delivery/Recovery Unit, Antepartum - 18 Private Labor-Delivery-

Recovery (LDR) Suites

Full-time (36 hours per week, additional 12-16 on-call hours per 4 week

period)

Registered Nurse 14 July 2012 to 01

November 2013

DeKalb Medical Center's Women's Center is the preferred delivery hospital

of choice for over 6,000 mothers a year. Offering suites for both delivery

and long-term antepartum care, 24/7 on-site anesthesiologists and

obstetricians, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, DeKalb Medical

ensures that every mother's birth experience is memorable, safe, and

comfortable.

General Responsibilities Include:

Consistently and independently prioritize and deliver care on a labor and

delivery unit

Patient nurse ratio can range from 1:1 to 1:2

Beginning induction labor using Pitocin, Cervidil, and Cytotec

Manage patients with various antepartum conditions, such as pre-ecclampsia,

pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), multiple gestation, and premature

rupture of membranes (PROM)

Preparing patient for general, spinal, and epidural anesthesia and

management of patient during and after administration of anesthesia

Preparing patient for Cesarean section and dilation and curettage (D&C)

procedure

Placement of internal scalp electrode (ISE) during intrapartum period

Reading and deciphering fetal heart tracing during intrapartum period

Assessing level of cervical dilation by performing digital cervical exam

Providing emotional, mental, and physical support for mother and family

during intrapartum period and delivery, such as assisting with breathing

exercises, massage, and pain distraction

Manage patients with Morphine, Nubain, Stadol, and Fentanyl titrations to

maintain specific levels of sedation and pain relief per physician order

Assisting physician with patient care during vaginal and Cesarean

deliveries

Monitoring infant and mother during first few hours postpartum, assessing

mother's level of consciousness and bleeding, and assessing infant's

transition to extrauterine life

Providing pain relief and assessment after surgery in post-anesthesia care

unit (PACU)

Collection of photographs, memoirs, and keepsakes of miscarried or

stillborn infants for patient and family

Reunited Counseling and Training, Decatur, GA

Part-Time (12 hours per week)

Registered Nurse 05 April 2014 to

Present

Reunited Counseling and Training provides comprehensive care for adolescent

patients battling mental or behavioral health issues, such as substance

abuse, anger management, personality disorders, family violence, and mental

health disorders (specifically bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). The

clinic offers community-based therapeutic intervention for adolescents, as

well as in-office counseling sessions - individual and family - with the

psychiatrist and registered nurse.

General Responsibilities Include:

Building trusting relationships with adolescent patients while maintaining

a professional work environment

Interpreting the necessities and concerns of adolescent patients while

being attentive to subjective and objective data

Preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions,

both individually and with other health professionals

Administration of nurse counseling via weekly individual or family sessions

Applying de-escalation techniques to care and encouraging patients to

practice them in times of distress

Ensuring correct and safe administration of medications, such as

intramuscular Haloperidol, and assessing and treating any adverse effects

Providing evidence-based nursing therapy, including cognitive behavior

therapy (CBT) for mental illnesses like depression

Providing recovery-based approaches to care

Greenlee Behavioral Health, Stone Mountain, GA

Part-Time (12 hours per week)

Registered Nurse 11 October 2013 to

Present

Greenlee Behavioral Health Services specializes in providing superior

mental health services to the metro Atlanta community. Behavioral health

services begin at age four and are provided for every age group thereafter.

Greenlee BHS focuses on assisting clients with various ailments such as

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse,

schizophrenia, and anxiety.

General Responsibilities Include:

Providing care for patients with pre-existing mental conditions

Performing nursing assessments for a total of 4-9 patients per clinic day

Creating care plans and medication plans for individual patients

Building trusting relationships with adolescent patients while maintaining

a professional work environment

Applying de-escalation and coping techniques to assist patients with

management of anger and anxiety

Ensuring correct and safe administration of medications, such as

intramuscular Haloperidol, intramuscular Invega, and various oral

medications, and treating any adverse effects

Encouraging patients to engage in distraction and coping activities, such

as art, acting, or other hobbies

Educating patients and their families on the patient's mental health

concerns

Preparing medical health records and nursing assessments

Providing recovery-based approaches to care

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training course - March 2014

APNEC (Atlanta Perinatal - Neonatal Education Consortium) training course

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Clinical). DeKalb Medical Center,

Medical Surgical Unit

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Clinical). Children's Healthcare of

Atlanta, Pediatric Neurology Unit

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Clinical). Northside Hospital Forsyth,

Labor and Delivery Unit

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Clinical). Emory University Hospital,

Medical Step-Down Unit

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Clinical). Georgia Regional Hospital,

Forensic Psychiatric Unit

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Senior Practicum). Atlanta Medical

Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Proficient in the following charting systems: ShareNote, GE Centricity

perinatal fetal monitoring system

Equipment: Epidural infusion pump, morphine pump, IV infusion pump

COMMUNITY ACTIVITES

Founder of Let Every Angel Fly, community support group for parents who

have lost a pregnancy due to miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or ectopic

pregnancy

Volunteer with Rachel's Gift, an organization that provides support and

memoirs for parents and families who have lost a baby via stillbirth or

miscarriage - volunteering since January 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Member since April 2011

Participant in MDMA Walk, 2011 and 2012

Volunteer at Camp Sunshine, a camp for children with cancer and their

families - March 2011

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity - Member since October 2009

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