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Rachel Garner [email protected] ● 404-422-5007
2130 Macland Road, Marietta,GA 30064 ● www.linkedin.com/in/racheldgarner Summary:
Aspiring Physician Assistant, current Licensed Certified Nurse Aide, and recent graduate from Georgia College and State University.
Organized, dependable, and responsible, and takes up extra responsibilities. A life-long learner, a strong leader but also a great listener
with ability to multitask, meet deadlines, works well under stress, and provides thorough and appropriate care in an efficient manner.
A passion for healthcare and a heart helping others.
Education:
Georgia College and State University-Milledgeville, GA – (Graduated May 2015)
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences- Exercise Science
Certifications:
Licensed, Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide - Georgia Department of Community Health
BLS/CPR/AED and First Aide for Healthcare Provider- American Heart Association
Clinical and Shadowing Experience:
Nurse Tech/Nurse Aide- Fairview Park Hospital Telemetry Unit- Dublin, GA- (May 2015-present)
Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate)
Assists/attends to patient’s basic needs (feeding, bathing, skin care and mouth care dressing etc)
Operates telemetry equipment and electrocardiogram monitor- reads monitor for arrhythmias/abnormalities
Assists in IV preparation and removal, wound care/dressing
Transfer/ambulate patients
Communicates with healthcare team, family members, and patient about patient needs and care
Multitasking, heavy lifting, operation of medical machinery
Documentation using computer skills and medical terminology
Emergency Room Dept. Volunteer- Oconee Regional Medical Center- Milledgeville, GA- (January 2015)
Assisted staff in triage, basic medical care, patient stabilization, transfer/ambulation of patients, patient registration and
check-in, vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate), medical history records
Georgia College Athletics Personal Trainer Intern - GC Women’s Volleyball Team - (Fall 2014)
Coached proper body mechanics, lead warm-ups, workouts, and cool-down. Educated athletes on injury prevention,
hydration, and nutrition. Worked with athletic trainers to assess athlete mobility, stability, and tested for potential injury.
Wellstar Pulmonary under Jill Hendrix-PA-C and Cortney VanAcker PA-C - (December 2013-January 2014/December 2014-2015)
Shadow experience in hospital setting and in office. Made rounds on patients. Observed a thoracentesis and several other
procedures and labs. Studied medical documentation, terminology, and medication related to pulmonology and patient care
Genesis Healthcare Nursing Home- Cartersville, GA - Clinical rotations with Alpha Health Institute (June 2014)
Georgia Dermatology- Milledgeville, GA under Misty Haney P.A.-C (Spring 2014)
Resurgens Orthopedics- Austell, GA under Ali Mortazavi, D.O. (Fall 2010)
Employment:
Nurse Technician/Nurse Aide- Fairview Park Hospital-Telemetry Unit- Dublin, GA- (May 2015-present)
Server -Longhorn Steakhouse- Milledgeville, GA- (May 2013- April 2015)
Atlanta Apparel Mart- Atlanta, GA- Sales, retail, and customer service – (Seasonally, August 2007- present)
Awards and Honors: Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Leadership Certification Program - Georgia College Leadership Program
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Attended 2014 District I Leadership Conference- Alpha Delta Pi- (February 2014)
Alpha Delta Pi Honors Society of Academic Achievement
Scholarship/Academic Chairman- Alpha Delta Pi Sorority- (December 2013- January 2015)
Responsible for the chapter’s academic record and scholastic paperwork. Set an example for academic excellence.
Implemented disciplinary action where needed. Conducted meetings. Handled chapter budget for scholastic affairs.
Mentored and tutored sisters in need. Coordinated study sessions, organization of academic/campus resources, and
communicated campus academic opportunities. Communicated with Alpha Delta Pi Nationals and chapter advisors. Attended
District Leadership conference.
Skills:
Patient care and basic nursing skills (vitals, blood pressure, daily care, ambulation, etc)
ECGs, telemetry equipment, operating medical machinery
Glucose testing and monitoring
Ability to lift heavy machinery, operate medical equipment and lifts
Monitor training and EKG strip background training
Computer skills- Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel, medical documentation programming
Exercise Testing - (skinfold assessment, BMI, body fat %, cardiovascular exercise testing)
Personal training and group fitness- Normal and special populations
Sales and customer service training
Community Involvement/Campus Involvement: Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority- (Pledge Class Fall 2011)
Exercise Science Club Member- Georgia College
Pre HealthCare Alliance Club member- Georgia College
Peer Health Educator (P.A.W.S. member) - Student Health Services- (Fall 2013-Spring 2014)
Volunteer:
Volunteer at ORMC Emergency Room Dept. Milledgeville, GA (Spring 2014)
Exercise Science research study participant - Dr. Emily Simonaviace- “How Healthy Are You?” (Spring 2014)
Regional Science Fair Judge- (Fall 2013)
Ronald McDonald House Charity work