Christi Elizabeth Garand
Richmond Hill
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Georgia and offering several years of Emergency Department experience. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Always motivated to learn, grow and excel in this profession.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, PREOP/PACU
Optim Orthopedics
03.2021 - Current
- Assist anesthesiologists with ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, initiate IV's, monitor vitals and administer oral, IM, and IV medications
- Monitor patient's airway and overall status after medication administration and post anesthesia from orthopedic surgeries
- Monitor patients after orthopedic spine and total joint procedures in an overnight unit for pain control and surgical site management
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
St. Josephs Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked in fast-paced ER and trauma environment
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Managed critical patients including patients on ventilators, or receiving critical IV medications
- Assisted in the care of traumas, codes, strokes, STEMI's, and conscious sedation procedures
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tristar Summit Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - NURSING
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2024
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO01.2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Broward College
Davie, FL01.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01.2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - US
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
Royal Palm Beach, FL01.2015
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC (Trauma Core Nursing Course)
- NIHSS Stroke Scale
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
St. Josephs Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, PREOP/PACU
Optim Orthopedics
03.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tristar Summit Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - NURSING
Columbus State University
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
American Sentinel University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Broward College
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES
Palm Beach State College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - US
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
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