Christel Edwards
Conyers
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong focus on clinical judgment and patient safety. Proven ability to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance care protocols and elevate patient satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Conyers, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, monitoring vital signs and managing treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and care coordination.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing clinical protocols and patient safety measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita
Conyers, GA
10.2016 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Healthcare
Covington, GA
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Lithonia, GA
08.1998 - 01.2009
- Administered patient care, including vital sign monitoring and medical history documentation.
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and patient education.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed electronic health records efficiently.
- Implemented office protocols to enhance workflow and improve patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL12-2025
Diploma - Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA06-2014
No Degree - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA09-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
Certification
- BLS certified CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita
10.2016 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Healthcare
06.2014 - 10.2016
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.1998 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
No Degree - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College