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Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Location:
Georgia
Salary:
36 hourly
Posted:
September 29, 2023

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Michelle Downer-Dodd, BSN, RN

**** ****** **** **** ** Apt D • Smyrna, GA 30080 • 470-***-**** • adz1tv@r.postjobfree.com

Compassionate, driven Registered Nurse

Bachelor's Prepared Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience including Medical-Surgical, Emergency and Pediatric units Able to work in fast-paced and high stress environments Possesses exceptional critical thinking skills in fast-paced, high-tension settings Passionate about delivering quality, safe care to a diverse patient population

EHR SYSTEMS USED

1.Epic

2.Meditech

3.Truncate

OPERATING SYSTEM USED

1.Windows OS

2. MAC

CAREER HISTORY

HHCAGENCY February 2022-Present

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Surgical Unit - Marietta, GA June 2019 – August 2021

Responsibilities: Case management Team leader responsible for

utilization review

Geisinger Community Medical Center - Scranton, PA

Medical-Surgical/Overflow Unit Staff Registered Nurse

February 5, 2018 - January 15, 2019

Responsible for direct patient care of five-six patients on a medical-surgical/overflow unit at a 400-bed hospital. Customer focused and strives to meet department hospital goals. Accurately assesses and documents physical assessments, medication and blood administrations, other nursing interventions and patient responses. Monitors telemetry status of patients. Communicates efficiently and effectively among multidisciplinary medical team. Works as an active team member to ensure safety of all patients on the unit. Ensures smooth transitions of care. Admits and discharges patients in a timely manner

The University Hospital of the West Indies - Kingston, Jamaica October 2010 - October 2017

Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department and Pediatric Staff Registered Nurse

Provided patient care, working in multiple units including ER, pediatric, and medical surgical units. Performed wound care, administered medications and treatments, and provided patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Performed the responsibilities of the charge RN for the various units by directing and mentoring team in proper care, policies, and procedures. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Reported abnormal findings and change in patient status to MD, applying appropriate nursing measures as needed.

Bustamante Hospital for Children - Kingston, Jamaica

Pediatric Staff Registered Nurse

February 2009 - October 2010

Responsible for the nursing care of 15 patients on a 35 bed unit at a 300 bed hospital. Cared for pediatric patients with a variety of diagnoses including, seizures, fractures, cancer, burns and cardiac conditions. Communicated effectively among multidisciplinary medical team, discussed diagnosis, plan of care, and discharge planning with medical staff, patient, and family, worked as an active team member to ensure safety of all patients on the unit. Monitored patients closely for changes in condition and advocated for patients as needs arose.

EDUCATION

BSN, Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, University of the West Indies - Kingston, Jamaica

2008

Michelle Downer-Dodd, BSN, RN

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

Georgia Board of Nursing

RN273914

Expiration January 2024

TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

BLS: Basic Life Support



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