Rapid recognition and management of cardiogenic shock
Precepted nurses and contributed to unit education, evidence-based practice, and patient safety initiatives
Recognized for excellence in patient education and family support.
Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit RN (38 Beds)
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2025
Managed chest tubes, wound vacs, arterial lines, central venous catheters, drains, and feeding tubes.
Anticipated airway compromise and rapid deterioration requiring immediate intervention.
Participated in code blue, trauma activation, and massive transfusion events.
COVID Crisis Response RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support, sedation, proning, and rapid escalation of care.
COVID-19 Crisis Assignments
COVID Crisis Response RN
Memorial Hermann Southeast
01.2021 - 04.2021
Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support, sedation, proning, and rapid escalation of care.
COVID-19 Crisis Assignments
COVID Crisis Response RN
Baylor University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support, sedation, proning, and rapid escalation of care.
COVID-19 Crisis Assignments
COVID Crisis Response RN
CHI St. Luke's
08.2020 - 11.2020
Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support, sedation, proning, and rapid escalation of care.
COVID-19 Crisis Assignments
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN (10 Beds)
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Provided care for Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) and confirmed-positive COVID-19 patients when the unit transitioned care in response to the worldwide pandemic.
Managed oxygen delivery modalities including nasal cannula, non-rebreather, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and ventilator support
While being precepted, I delivered critical care to post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients.
Medical Intensive Care Unit RN (20 Beds)
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2019
Managed critically ill patients with electrolyte and acid-base imbalances, hemodynamic instability and mechanical ventilation requirements
Delivered high-acuity care to critically ill patients with sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and respiratory failure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia
12-2016
Skills
Titrating critical drugs such as vasopressors, sedatives, inotropes, and analgesics, to achieve hemodynamic stability and pain management
Management of critical patients requiring life sustaining interventions such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), mechanical ventilation, and massive blood transfusion
Caring for trauma patients and post-operative recovery
Rapid clinical assessment of patients suffering from septic shock and stroke and following protocol-driven management
Administering moderate sedation for bedside procedures and hemodynamic monitoring
Assisting with placement and management of central and arterial lines, chest tubes, and tracheostomies
Providing end-of-life care and ethical decision-making support using available resources
Caring for critically ill patients suffering from conditions such as heart failure and hypertensive emergency
Participating in cardiac arrest response using advanced cardiac life support guidelines
Advocating for patients and families to ensure patient safety while improving outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration
Formalizing quality improvement initiatives
Precepting and mentoring new graduate nurses, student nurses, and experienced nurses transitioning from other units, with a focus on clinical skill development, critical thinking, and safe integration into high-acuity ICU practice
Additional Education
Advanced Pathophysiology: Completed March 2, 2026- Final Grade A
Biochemistry: Completed April 6, 2026- Final Grade A
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse (RN267142) Georgia Board of Nursing January 31, 2027
Registered Professional Nurse (954299020) California Board of Registered Nursing April 30, 2027
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) American Association of Critical Care Nurses January 28, 2028
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association April 30, 2028
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association February 28, 2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association December 31, 2027
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) December 28, 2026
Trauma Skills Lab Certification Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association April 11, 2027
Professional Development
CRNA Shadowing Hours
Marcia Christian, CRNA October 2026-January 2026 Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, Georgia
General Anesthesia- 18 hours Cases: Lipoma removal from shoulder; Mid-urethral sling placement; Craniotomy for a depressed skull fracture; Video-assisted thoracoscopic posterior thoracolumbar laminectomy
Antigone Constantine, CRNA January 2026-April 2026 Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, Georgia
General Anesthesia- 24 shadowing hours Cases: Emergent Exploratory Laparotomy for a Gunshot victim; Open reduction and internal fixation of femur; Washout and debridement; Removal of anal fissures; Amputation of left great toe; Fasciotomy of right upper thigh
Attended a Diversity in Nursing Anesthesia Conference April 2026 Baltimore, Maryland
Leadership
Assisted the Education department at Grady Memorial Hospital in organizing the annual Critical Care Skills Checkoffs for approximately sixty employees.
Accepted the role of Clinical Site Instructor for nursing students from Georgia State University.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Professional Affiliations
Diversity in Nursing Anesthesia Mentorship Program, Member since 2025
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Member since 2026
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Member since 2024
Timeline
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN (19 Beds)
Grady Memorial Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
12.2025 - Current
Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit RN (38 Beds)
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2025
COVID Crisis Response RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
COVID Crisis Response RN
Memorial Hermann Southeast
01.2021 - 04.2021
COVID Crisis Response RN
Baylor University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
Critical Care Registered Nurse at University of Texas Dell Seton Medical Center – Neurocritical Care Unit (Level I Trauma Center)Critical Care Registered Nurse at University of Texas Dell Seton Medical Center – Neurocritical Care Unit (Level I Trauma Center)