Gwendolyn York Carr

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Palmetto, Ga. 30268

Cell: 770-***-****

E-Mail: adk6fo@r.postjobfree.com

License # RN092942, expires 01/2022

Objective

It is my desire to make a positive impact on healthcare and our communities by promoting and providing quality care and transformational leadership in the healthcare setting.

Professional Background

Dedicated, self-motivated Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of patient-family centered, culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs in the Emergency Medicine setting and Process Improvement: Stroke Program management. I have been involved in staff education through Informatics Department during processes being put into place for electronic medical records and computerized order entry, taught BLS, ACLS and TNCC and presently teach the Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum through the Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance. I have assumed leadership roles in Emergency Departments and Emergency Department Observation Unit (Clinical Decision Unit) by managing processes and assisting in writing protocols, policies and acting as a liaison for Observation Medicine in yearly conferences. I have taken many training courses on Healthcare Management. I was on the original committees for Emory Healthcare to obtain Chest Pain Accreditation/ Certification through the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and Primary Stroke Center Accreditation/Certification through the Joint Commission. I am presently a Stroke Program Coordinator for Southern Regional Medical Center’s Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Other duties for Southern Regional Medical Center include Mortality Review, Peer Review and oversight of Telemedicine for Neurology Services in the Emergency Department and Neurology consult services. Prior experience in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Medical-Surgical nursing.

Skill Highlights

•Word and Excel proficient

•Program management

•Leadership

Professional Experience

August 2017 to Present

Southern Regional Medical Center

Riverdale, Ga.

PI Coordinator: Stroke Program Manager

Assures quality, evidence-based care for Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks and other neurological deficit patients. Work closely with the American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission to assure that all quality measures are implemented and met for improved patient outcomes. Assures that requirements are met to maintain certification as a Primary Stroke Center with the Joint Commission. Develops protocols and processes that assures efficient quality care. Analyzes data to assure improvements and shares with staff, physicians and hospital administration to inform on progress. Educates staff and community of signs and symptoms of stroke, risk factors and prevention, treatment and improved outcomes. Works closely with Comprehensive Stroke Programs in the Atlanta area to assure knowledge of the latest evidence-based practice and procedures, research and to make improvement in transfers and evaluate outcomes of patients transferred.

Oversight of Tele Medicine: Neurology assuring quality and evidence-based practice is used in evaluation and treatment of patients. Assumed responsibility for billing and updates on contracts in past. Interviews new Neurologist to assure good fit for stroke team and hospital values.

Other duties:

•Evaluates and reviews cases of mortality for hospital and assesses need for Peer review or Risk Management review

•Active in the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

•Report COVID-19 data for facility

October 2016 to May 2017

Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics/ Emory Clinic Midtown

Atlanta, Ga.

RN Manager

Provided leadership and assignment for 15 employees including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants. Observed and intervened with flow issues within the clinic including placement of new patients and running point of care testing when needed. Evaluated and resolved issues with patients, staff or upon physician requests. Maintained competency evaluation and standards on point of care testing done in the department as required by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the Joint Commission. Maintained safety and compliance for the clinic according to Emory Healthcare policy and procedures. Onboarded new staff and assured proper orientation and training. Maintained clocking times on Kronos system utilized by the Payroll Department.

May 1999 to October 2016

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Atlanta, Ga.

RN Advanced Nurse Clinician/ Emergency Department and Clinical Decision Unit

Worked as an Advance Nurse Clinician with the Emergency Department team providing care in the acute care setting. Treated patients in the Emergency Department suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, stroke and other critical and chronic illnesses. Acted as a resource staff and leader to new nurses and newly hired staff members. Evaluated issues that increased length of stay, decreased quality of care for patients or prevented timely patient flow in the department.

Managed clinical oversight for 8-bed observation medicine unit. Acts as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-12 low acuity patients per shift. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams including leading and participation in multidisciplinary teams. Managed daily operations of the Clinical Decision Unit and assumes leadership role in the Emergency Department.

Performed lab tests, expedited diagnostic procedures and communicated results to meet 24-hour observation medicine requirements and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements for length of stay in the Emergency Medicine setting.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructs patients and family members on proper discharge care and did patient education for preventative care.

March 1992 to April 1999

Newnan Hospital

Newnan, Ga.

RN Charge Nurse

Managed health care team of 4 nurses and implemented staff assignments based on evaluation of patient acuity requirements. Covered for director of Emergency Department on interim bases. Managed care for Emergency Department patients through discharge. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Provided treatment to patients with chronic and acute health problems and traumatic injuries.

Education and Training

2011 University of Phoenix

Phoenix, Az., USA

Nursing

MSN

2009 University of Phoenix

Phoenix, Az., USA

Nursing

BSN

1998 University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Ga., USA

Nursing

ASN

1983

West Georgia Technical School

Carrollton, Ga., USA

LPN

Certifications and Professional Membership

BLS -Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Instructor: Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum

Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance Member

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