Grace Roper
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 21 years of experience in delivering patient-centered care in diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination supports effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care to diverse and high-acuity Emergency Department populations using clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process.
- Performed focused and comprehensive assessments, recognized changes in patient condition, and prioritized interventions to optimize patient outcomes based on acuity and clinical presentation.
- Utilize TNCC, GSCC, and ACLS training to support the assessment and management of trauma, critically ill, and rapidly deteriorating patients.
- Utilized TNCC, GSCC, and ACLS training to enhance assessment and management of trauma and critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective interventions for rapidly deteriorating conditions.
Employee Health Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Austell, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted occupational health screenings for new hires and current employees, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored and managed occupational exposures, guiding employees through processes to achieve better health and safety outcomes.
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses to help them adapt to departmental protocols.
- Facilitated training initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Emergency Room Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Emergency Department
Hiram, GA
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided emergency nursing care to diverse patient populations across a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department.
- Performed comprehensive and focused assessments, prioritized care based on acuity, and implemented individualized nursing interventions.
- Provided patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation while adhering to evidence-based practice, patient safety standards, and organizational policies.
Patient Care Coordinator
Wellstar Kennestone Emergency Department
Marietta, GA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Led comprehensive care coordination and transition planning for complex patients throughout acute hospitalization, addressing clinical, social, financial, and discharge needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, families, community agencies, and post-acute facilities to coordinate safe and timely transitions of care.
- Provided expert guidance in complex discharge planning, patient advocacy, challenging conversations, advance directives, and resolution of barriers to appropriate disposition.
- Identified and resolved barriers contributing to avoidable hospital days while promoting efficient patient progression, continuity of care, and quality outcomes.
- Evaluated patient needs and eligibility for healthcare, financial, and community resources while advocating for individualized care consistent with patient preferences, cultural beliefs, and goals.
Acute Collaborative Care Unit
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
07.2010 - 01.2019
- Delivered safe, evidence-based nursing care while overseeing complex patient needs and ensuring high-quality outcomes in accordance with clinical standards and professional nursing practice.
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse, coordinating patient care, staffing needs, clinical priorities, and daily unit operations.
- Provided clinical leadership and support to nursing staff while ensuring continuity of care during staffing changes and high-demand periods.
- Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses and student nurses, supporting development of clinical judgment, nursing skills, and professional practice.
School Nurse
LaBelle Elementary School, Cobb County School District
Smyrna, GA
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to students with acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic health conditions, promoting safety, wellness, and successful participation in the school environment.
- Managed ongoing health needs of students with chronic conditions through individualized healthcare plans, clinical monitoring, and coordination of required accommodations and interventions.
- Recognized and responded to changes in students’ physical, emotional, and behavioral health, collaborating with counselors, educators, families, and healthcare providers to address identified concerns.
- Served as a healthcare resource for students, families, and school staff by providing education on health promotion, hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and management of health conditions.
- Coordinated communication and continuity of care between the school, families, and healthcare providers to support individualized student health needs and promote positive outcomes.
Cardiac Telemetry, Hemodialysis, Neurovascular Unit
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Austell, GA
04.2005 - 07.2010
- Provided nursing care to patients with acute cardiac conditions on a Cardiac Telemetry unit, including continuous cardiac monitoring, recognition of rhythm changes, and management of cardiac medications and treatments.
- Cared for patients receiving hemodialysis, monitoring vital signs, fluid balance, access sites, and treatment tolerance while identifying complications requiring immediate intervention.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic neurological and vascular conditions on a Neurovascular unit, performing focused neurological assessments and monitoring for changes in level of consciousness, strength, speech, and other neurological deficits.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary discharge planning and patient education related to cardiac disease, dialysis care, neurological conditions, medications, follow-up appointments, and ongoing treatment needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Georgia Highlands College
Rome01-2016
Associate Degree - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2009
Practical Nursing Program - License Practical Nurse
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA01-2004
Skills
- Trauma Nurse Care Certification (TNCC)
- Charge nurse duties
- Leadership and preceptorship
- Triage
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Leadership & Preceptorship Roles
- Collaborative Care
- Adult & Pediatric Care
- ACLS & PALS
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Employee Health Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Emergency Department
12.2019 - 04.2021
Patient Care Coordinator
Wellstar Kennestone Emergency Department
01.2019 - 12.2019
School Nurse
LaBelle Elementary School, Cobb County School District
08.2010 - 06.2015
Acute Collaborative Care Unit
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 01.2019
Cardiac Telemetry, Hemodialysis, Neurovascular Unit
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
04.2005 - 07.2010
Practical Nursing Program - License Practical Nurse
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate Degree - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Georgia Highlands College