Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Roles And Responsibilities
Licenses & Certifications
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COLEEN CAMBRIDGE

Decatur,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented, team player, and newly graduated, board-certified family nurse practitioner. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Registered Nurse of 10+ years in acute care settings and 20+ years in the medical field. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse-practitioner

Student/Clinicals
  • Stone Mountain Family medicine - 1/2022 - 5/2022
  • Community Holistic Advanced Practice Nurses CHAPN (Student) 5/2022 - 8/2022 & 1/2023 - 5/2023
  • BayBol Pediatrics (Student) - 8/2022 - 12/2022
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
  • Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
  • Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
  • Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.

Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

Emory Healthcare
09.2015 - Current
  • Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
  • Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
  • Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
  • Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
  • Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
  • Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
  • Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
  • Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests
  • Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
  • Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
  • Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Registered Nurse (Med Surg)

Northside Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2015
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
12.2023

Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany, Ga
12.2012

Skills

  • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Self-Directed
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Verbal Communication
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #RN228024 - Georgia
  • ACLS - American Heart Association
  • BLS - American Heart Association
  • NIH Score Scale Certification National Institute Of Health
  • Stroke Scale
  • Member: American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Roles And Responsibilities


  • Primary Care Provider: Deliver comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Develop and implement personalized health promotion plans, including screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle modifications to prevent illness and promote wellness.
  • Patient Education and Counseling: Offer counseling and support to patients and their families to facilitate informed decision-making and behavior change.
  • Acute Care Management: Assess and manage acute health problems, injuries, and minor illnesses, including prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating follow-up care as needed.
  • Collaborative Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, nurses, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients across healthcare settings.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Utilize current evidence-based guidelines and research findings to inform clinical decision-making and enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
  • Healthcare Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring access to appropriate healthcare services, resources, and support systems to promote optimal health outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) to maintain continuity of care and facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Quality Improvement Initiatives: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures to enhance the delivery of care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes within the healthcare organization.

Licenses & Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

   - 1/2024


Georgia Board of Nursing

   - License pending approval

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

Emory Healthcare
09.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse (Med Surg)

Northside Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2015

Family Nurse-practitioner

Student/Clinicals

Master of Science - Nursing

Samford University

Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
COLEEN CAMBRIDGE