Kiana Gladney
Atlanta
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse providing high-quality care patient settings. Skilled in patient assessment, family education, managing acute and chronic conditions, delivering high quality care to infants, children, and adolescents and providing family-centered care in a fast-paced, high-stress environments. Dedicated to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable patients with precision, empathy, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GA Senior Practicum- Mother/Baby Unit
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Macon, GA
- Completed 144 hours of supervised clinical practice on a postpartum/mother/baby unit.
- Assisted with providing postpartum care, newborn assessments, breastfeeding support, and discharge education.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, family-centered care.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to patients with hematological and oncological disorders, including performing routine assessments, administering chemotherapy/immunotherapy, supportive medications, blood product administration, and managing side effects on a Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant on a 98 bed unit.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, side effect management, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with providers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patients for complications related to chemotherapy, such as neutropenia, anemia, and infection.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
Women's Health- Breast/GYN Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing treatment for women’s health, breast and gynecologic cancers, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive infusions.
- Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs), including access, flushing, dressing changes, and troubleshooting complications.
- Coordinate care across diagnostic imaging, surgery, radiation oncology, and supportive services to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensure safe handling, preparation, and administration of chemotherapy and biologic agents in accordance with ONS guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Homelogic Healthcare, LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes and reporting findings to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provide one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients in home environments.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed.
- Educate parents and caregivers on disease management, medication administration, and equipment use.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans to meet patient needs.
- Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Hematology/Oncology
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed patient care and education duties on a busy Hematology/Medical Oncology unit of 26 beds. Commended by the preceptor and unit director for ease of adaptation, time management, and enthusiasm with patients.
- Assessed and created a plan of care for up to 5 patients per shift.
- Advocate for patients; emotional, physical, and psychological needs, providing empathetic and compassionate care.
General Medicine Unit
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with direct patient care including vital signs, ADLs, mobility, hygiene, comfort measures for diverse adult/geriatric populations.
- Supported admissions, discharges, and patient transport, ensuring safe transitions of care.
- Collaborated with ENs and interdisciplinary team members to promote high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12-2017
Skills
- Pediatric patient assessment
- Electronic Health Records (Epic)
- Organization and time management
- Emergency response & stabilization
- Flexible and adaptable
- Infection control & isolation protocols
- IV therapy & fluid management
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
Timeline
Women's Health- Breast/GYN Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University Hospital Midtown
06.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Homelogic Healthcare, LLC
04.2025 - 07.2025
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
10.2022 - Current
Hematology/Oncology
Emory University Hospital Midtown
03.2022 - 10.2022
General Medicine Unit
Northside Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
GA Senior Practicum- Mother/Baby Unit
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University