Cierra Dugar
Douglasville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Emory University Hospital Midtown, excelling in emergency and trauma care. Proficient in cardiac monitoring and rapid assessment, I effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality care while ensuring patient safety and comfort during critical interventions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity nursing care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, managing critically ill cardiac, neurological, and trauma patients.
- Perform rapid, focused assessments and initiate time sensitive interventions for conditions including ACS, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, and shock.
- administer IV medications including antiarrhythmic, vasopressors, anticoagulants, sedatives, and emergency drips per protocol.
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, oxygenation, and neurologic changes to identify early deterioration.
- Assist with emergent procedures including intubations, central line placement cardioversion, and code responses.
- Collaborate closely with physicians APPs, respiratory therapy, and ICU teams to stabilize patients for critical care admission.
- maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC while supporting patient throughput and safety.
Nurse Technician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for various treatments and examinations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline patient flow and enhance service delivery.
- Built a strong foundation in bedside care, patient assessment, and hospital operations
- Supported RNs during high census and acuity, strengthening clinical workflow and teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia, GA12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia, GA07-2024
Skills
- Emergency & trauma care
- Cardiac monitoring & rhythm interpretation
- IV insertion & medication administration
- Rapid assessment & triage
- Stroke protocols & sepsis bundles
- Patient education * discharge planning
- Electronic Medical Records
- Interdisciplinary collaboartion
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Technician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
06.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University