Rachel Atkins
* ****** *******, **********, ******* 30277 H: 770-***-**** C: 770-***-**** *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated RN with almost 18 years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Emergency medicine, and Oncology. New NP certification in family practice with an interest in OB/GYN and Family practice. Meticulous nurse and excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Responsible and has excellent communication skills demonstrated by numerous years of experience in healthcare. An experienced nurse with strong clinical and people skills.
Skills
Acute care expertise
Preceptor
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 10/2014 to Current
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center – Newnan, GA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsons Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, 02/2013 to 10/2014
Atlanta Medical Center – Atlanta, GA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsons Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, 06/2003 to 02/2013
Piedmont Newnan Hospital – Newnan, Georgia
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsons, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 08/2002 to 06/2003
Piedmont Newnan Hospital – Newnan, Georgia
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 7 patients per shift.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsons, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Occupational Health Nurse, 02/2002 to 08/2002
Cargill Meat Solutions – Newnan, GA
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 08/2000 to 01/2002
Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville, GA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 7 patients per shift.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Education
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 2018
South University - Savannah, Ga
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2000
Brenau University - Gainesville, GA
Truett McConnell University - Cleveland, GA
Attended years 1995-1997
Certifications
Registered Nurse in Georgia, License number RN151775
Current member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification #1685110.
Will be taking American Association of Nurse Practitioner Certification Boards August 2018.