Stephanie Bernal
stephaniebernal@me.com
3809 Valley Creek Dr. ● Flowery Branch, GA ● 30542 ● (678)617-7651
Objective:
Education:
Currently working with critical cardiac patients and hopes to move to emergency medicine at
the current place of employment, which is currently under evaluation to become a level II
trauma center.
North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, August 2013
Associate of Science in Nursing, Leadership Seal, May 2012
Foreign Language:
Certifications:
Fluent in Spanish, written and spoken
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Experience:
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA
Registered Nurse, October 2012- present
 Cardiology services, Congestive Heart Failure Unit
 Completed a 12 week Essentials of Critical Care Nursing course
 Care for 4 patients at a time, many patients on critical drips and cardiac medications
 Care of chest tubes, tracheostomies, post cardiac cath patients, post open heart patients,
and post stemi patients.
 Educated patients and family on heart failure and lifestyle changes
Professional
Preparation:
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA
Student Nurse, Oncology-Hospice Unit, October 2010-April 2011
 Assisted patient with self-care and administered medications as ordered
 Monitored vital signs and notified a nurse or instructor if abnormal
 Coordinated care with respiratory and physical therapists as needed
 Placed and removed Foley catheters as ordered
 Observed outpatient chemotherapy and monitored patient vital signs every 30 minutes,
notifying nurse if abnormal
 Assisted WOC nurse change patient dressings
 Educated patient and family about discharge instructions, medications and proper care
technique
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Scottish Rite), Atlanta, GA
Student Nurse, Gastrointestinal Unit, August 2011-October 2011
 Assisted patient with self-care and administered medications as ordered
 Charted medications given and patient input and output
 Took patient to “The Zone” play area to distract from hospital stay
 Reassured patient during invasive procedures like IV and PICC line insertion
 Measured and warmed baby formula for scheduled feedings and upon parents’ request
 Worked with Spanish-speaking patients and taught how to measure amount of formula
taken and how to document, including date, time, and amount
 Educated patient and family about proper hand hygiene technique
Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA
Student Nurse, Women and Infants Services, October 2011- December 2011
 Assisted patient in ambulation and breathing exercises during labor
 Administered medications and placed Foley catheters as ordered
 Observed cesarean sections and helped with newborn assessment in operating room
 Observed insertion of epidural and spinal anesthesia
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Monitored vital signs, contractions, and fetal heart patterns and notified nurse or
instructor if abnormal
Assisted with newborn baths, assessments, and medication administration
Worked with Spanish-speaking families that had newborn in the NICU for the first time
Worked with lactation nurse and helped teach new mother’s about breastfeeding,
pumping, and storage
Aided families with fetal loss
Cobb/Douglas Crisis Stabilization Unit, Smyrna, GA
Student Nurse, January 2012-March 2012
 Assisted patient in creating safety plans for times of need
 Assisted patients in locating community resources in their area
 Worked with Spanish-speaking patients and helped with making discharge arrangements
 Observed therapeutic group therapy
 Created care plans specific to the patient and their disease and discussed outcomes with
patient
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA
Student Nurse, N5G March 2012-May 2012
 Initiated IV status on patients in Emergency Department
 Administered medications as ordered
 Charted physical assessments on computer system
 Assisted with ostomy care and replacement of colostomy appliance
 Changed post-op wound dressings as ordered
 Educated patients about the importance of walking the halls post-op
Volunteer
Experience:
Amigos for Christ, Chinandega, Nicaragua
Volunteer, summers & breaks, 2003-2008
 Provided a variety of assistance to projects that encompassed orphanage, soup kitchens,
and farms
 Worked extensively with underprivileged and handicapped children, coordinated
bilingual educational instruction, and organized recreational activities
 Continuously provided translation services
NGCSU Infirmary, Dahlonega, GA
Volunteer, August 2011- September 2011
 Helped administer the 2011 Flu vaccine to students, faculty, and staff
BSN Leadership Project, Dominican Republic
BSN student, May 2013
 Clinic manager for the week while in the Dominican Republic
 Made daily assignment sheets
 Assessed clinic needs and adjusted assignments where needed
Continuing
Education:
Stemi class
12 Lead ECG class
Sepsis class
Essentials of Critical Care Nursing