Jeffrey Pearsall
Atlanta
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care for quadriplegic and paraplegic patients in an inpatient environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with patients, their families, and other staff to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and provide independence and dignity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
02.2025 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices for quadriplegic and paraplegic patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd Center
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Used proper safety techniques when transferring quadriplegic and paraplegic patients from their beds to their wheelchairs utilizing ceiling lifts
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Stocker/Cashier
Pet Supplies Plus
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Shipping Technician/Transport
SIM International
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed shipping and receiving procedures for a camera rental house in Atlanta using Fedex software, UPS, and USPS services
- Delivered spare equipment from our warehouse directly to set or to another camera house
- Assisted in building camera packages for clients to use on film/television productions
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Chattahoochee Technical College
12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Mass Media Arts
University of Georgia
12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
University of Georgia
05-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2024
Skills
- Ventilator Support
- Medical Assessment
- Infectious Disease Control
- Precepting
- Compassion and Empathy
- ADL Assistance
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Family Education
- Medication and IV administration
Campus and Community Involvement
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 2008, 2013, Treasurer, Dec. 2010 – Dec. 2011, Ritual Leader, Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2010, Amigoes for Christ Mission Trip, Chinandega, Nicaragua, June 2006
Awards
Brandy Jackson Resilience Award (CTC Nursing) - voted on by peers and awarded to the nursing student who best demonstrates resilience throughout the nursing program.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd Center
07.2021 - 02.2025
Stocker/Cashier
Pet Supplies Plus
01.2021 - 07.2021
Shipping Technician/Transport
SIM International
10.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Mass Media Arts
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
University of Georgia
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College