ANNASTON RAY
Cartersville
Summary
Compassionate BSN candidate at Kennesaw State University graduating December 2026 with a 3.5 GPA. Clinical experience includes medical-surgical, labor & delivery, NICU, pediatrics, neurosurgery, stroke, mental health, and community health. Strong assessment, education, teamwork, and evidence-based care skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Clinical
Wellstar Neurosurgery
Kennesaw
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted community assessments and outreach initiatives to promote health and prevent diseases.
- Supported physicians in patient care by taking vital signs, gathering patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in patient examinations and procedures.
- Informed patients about treatment plans and medication usage to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
OB Clinical
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted healthcare team in providing high-quality prenatal and postnatal care.
- Supported labor and delivery processes by preparing necessary tools and equipment.
- Maternal/newborn assessments, postpartum care, feeding, respiratory monitoring.
- Educated patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health practices.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and protocols in the NICU.
- Supported feeding routines for premature infants using specialized equipment.
Pediatric Clinical
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Scottish Rite
Atlanta
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Educated families on child health, development, and wellness practices.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Pediatric postoperative care and family education.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatments.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce the risk of transmission.
Mental Health Clinical
Red Top Wellness Center
Cartersville
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques during patient interactions to promote understanding and trust.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Led group therapy sessions to foster communication and peer support among patients.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Therapeutic communication, mental status assessments, de-escalation.
Medical Surgical Clinical
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Kennesaw
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted neurological assessments, provided postoperative care, performed wound assessments, and delivered stroke education and patient education sessions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Medical Surgical Clinical
Northside Cherokee Hospital
Canton
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Performed medical-surgical nursing through patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, assistance with ADLs, and patient education.
- Managed daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Receptionist
H&R Block
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed confidential information while delivering exceptional customer service and coordinating scheduling, ensuring a professional and organized front desk operation.
- Greeted clients warmly and directed them to appropriate services.
- Managed incoming calls and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Assisted clients with tax preparation documentation and requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kennesaw State University
GA 08.2022 - 12.2026
Skills
- Community Health Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Neurological Assessment
- Stroke Assessment
- Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Care coordination
- Data Analysis
- EMR
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Task prioritization
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- HIPAA Training
- EMR Documentation
- Infection Prevention & Standard Precautions
Timeline
Community Health Clinical
Wellstar Neurosurgery
06.2026 - 07.2026
OB Clinical
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
04.2026 - 04.2026
Pediatric Clinical
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Scottish Rite
02.2026 - 03.2026
Mental Health Clinical
Red Top Wellness Center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Medical Surgical Clinical
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025
Medical Surgical Clinical
Northside Cherokee Hospital
02.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kennesaw State University
08.2022 - 12.2026
Receptionist
H&R Block
12.2019 - 05.2024