Natalie Fletcher
Summerville
Summary
After graduating with my Associates degree I began working on a Vascular and Bariatric surgical/ Medical Surgical unit. I became one of the Charge nurses of that unit after a few months. I worked on that unit for over 5 years. I recently transferred to a general medical surgical unit where I continue to work a a charge nurse. Shortly after i began working on the Vascular floor COVID hit and I moved temporarily to the COVID unit. I worked the COVID unit for approx 1 year.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health Floyd
02.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in patient status accurately.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation, enhancing information accessibility for healthcare providers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety and infection control standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Nurse Technician
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient mobility and daily living activities to enhance comfort.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and hygiene.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL12-2018
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Cultural history
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient care assessment
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Delegation and motivation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health Floyd
02.2019 - Current
Nurse Technician
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
08.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College