Gwendolyn Vawter
Memphis
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in surgical nursing and critical care, prepared for high-stakes environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Reduced complications from invasive procedures through meticulous monitoring and prompt intervention.
- Delivered high-quality patient education materials, empowering families to make informed decisions about their child''s healthcare plan.
- Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively participating in team-building activities and fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Decreased medication errors through vigilance in medication administration, verification processes, and timely documentation updates.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Memphis
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
After-School Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in education and refining teaching skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Collierville Emergency Room
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Sciences Universtiy
04.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Post-anesthesia care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient safety
- Emergency response
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2026-12-31
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 06/2026
- Registered Nurse - Tennessee, #261969, 07/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2026-6-30
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 3-2027
Locations
Memphis, TN
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Memphis
05.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Collierville Emergency Room
05.2022 - 05.2023
After-School Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
08.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Sciences Universtiy
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