Catherine Crawford
Registered Nurse
Gray,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at multiple healthcare facilities, specializing in compassionate care and advanced life support. Proven track record in patient education and safety, effectively reducing hospital readmissions through comprehensive discharge planning. Adept at managing complex cases while fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Emory Healthcare
Warner Robins, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare
Macon, Georgia
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Director of Operations
Georgia Hospice Care
Milledgeville, Georgia
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
Griffin, Georgia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Reduced hospital readmissions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and treatment strategies.
- Served as a liaison between permanent staff members and other travel nurses, fostering camaraderie and teamwork within the unit.
- Promoted health maintenance among chronically ill patients by providing thorough patient education on disease processes, self-care measures, and medication administration techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northeast Georgia Healthcare
Gainesville, GA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Central Georgia Heart Center
Macon, GA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Atrium Healthcare
Macon, GA
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Healthcare
Macon, GA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed caseload of eight patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar Spalding Hospital
Griffin, Georgia
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer Univery
Atlanta, Georgia 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, Georgia 05.2001 -
Skills
Advanced life support
Compassionate care
Intravenous therapy
End-of-life care
Patient education
Patient safety
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Emory Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare
01.2025 - 07.2025
Director of Operations
Georgia Hospice Care
08.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse - Travel
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northeast Georgia Healthcare
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Central Georgia Heart Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Atrium Healthcare
11.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Healthcare
02.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar Spalding Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer Univery
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
05.2001 -
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