Wanda J George

114 Jailhouse Alley, Byron, Georgia 31008

wgc01392@westpost.net
Tel: (478)960-0293
Personal Statement
I am compassionate,loyal and markedly dedicated individual who has an
ambition to succeed in my field of practice. Although I have
extensive experience in the health care field, I enjoy the opportunity
to learn and challenge myself to achieve perfection whatever the
situation. I enjoy a work environment that is cohesive. I am seeking a
position where I can continue to develop and excel while
giving my best to patients and an employer.
Work Experience

Nursing Supervisor (Jan 2010 - Present)

HCA-Coliseum Northside Hospital, Coliseum Northside Hospital 400
Charter Boulevard Macon, Georgia 31201
Registered Nurse responsible for overseeing 103 bed skilled nursing
facility. Managing admissions and discharges.
Assuring that proper documentation is preformed for high risk patient
to ensure that necessary guidelines are achieved for
reimbursements/core measures
Coordinate staffing for units to assure safe and effective care of
patients.
Act as advocate for facility, effectively managing situations as they
arise to support efforts of facility to continue to achieve acceptable
HCAHPS ratings.
Responsible for calling in on call staff for emergencies OR or
endoscopy cases.
Assist on units as needed to support staff with volume/census load
increases, included but not limited to completion of admission
assessment, discharges, administration of meds, etc.
Skin/Wound Care Liaison/Nurse (Jul 2010 - Present)
HCA- Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Boulevard Macon, Georgia
31210
Assist wound/ostomy nurse at CMC when increase work load or in her
absence.
Responsible for implementation of proper skin/ wound care for
facility. Working under direction of registered wound/ostomy nurse as
liaison.
Education of staff on skin/wound care protocols and policies to assist
in prevention of hospital acquired pressure areas.
Serve as chair on pressure ulcer prevention committee to formulate
measures and suggest changes necessary to prevent costly medical
expenses related to HAC pressure areas.
Assistant Director Medical/Surgical Units (Mar 2007 - Jan 2010)
HCA- Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Blvd Macon, Georgia
Perform administrative functions of 30 bed Medical/Surgical unit and
assisting in management of 20 bed joint/orthopedic/spine unit.
Collaborate with all care giver disciplines and medical staff for
continuum of patient care, utilizes available resources to maximize

proficient quality care for patients. Assuring staff development

maintained. Performing yearly evaluations.
Evaluate staffing requirements and maintain scheduling loads of units
Maintenance and ordering of medical supplies and equipment for both
units. Assist in program planning, policy,procedure development,
and best practice guidelines for hospital.
Served in interim senior management role during senior leadership
transition.
Serve as facility coordinator for newly purchased Alaris infusion pump
which required assisting in teaching staff proper technique and use
of equipment, trouble shooting as needed.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse (Feb 2001 - Mar 2007)
HCA- Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Boulevard Macon, Georgia

Fulfilled the role of charge nurse and clinical coordinator for busy
med-surg unit with focus on care of acute, chronically ill,
surgical,orthopedic, total joint and minor neurological patients.
Implement total patient care through a team nursing process covering
6-7 patients. Formulating plan of care, patient education from
admission to discharge.
Served as superuser when new programs for electronic charting changes
made.
Work part time as nursing supervisor from 2005- 2007. Evaluated
staffing needs for unit, coordinating with supervisor to insure proper
patient/nurse ratios
Traveling Registered Nurse (Jun 2005 - Sep 2005)
Access Nuses INC, 5935 Cornerstone CRT West 3rd San Diego, California
Provide care and adapt plan of care for diverse patient groups.
Maintain and update client information on hospital-required database.
Effectively perform in a floating capacity to medical-surgery,
telemetry step down and oncology units
Formulate plan of care, institute patient education from admission to
discharge.
Patient Care Coordinator/Field RN (Jan 1993 - Jan 2001)
Preferred Home Health of Houston County, Russell Parkway Warner
Robins, Georgia
Assisted in scheduling and coordinating assignments for staff.

Responsible for patient care in complex environments, including

variety of patient from varying age groups and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Conducted initial evaluation of home bound patients and implement
appropriate disciplines.
Participated in goal setting meetings for patients to assure quality
care and review plan of care to meet standards set by Medicare,
Medicaid and other payors sources.
Assisted in educational programs to inform community of services
provided.
Staff Nurse (Sep 1981 - Jan 1993)
Houston Medical Center, Watson Boulevard Warner Robins, Georgia
Provided care of acute and chronically ill pediatrics patient on 14
bed unit.
Assisted in coordination of plan of care of patients and families
throughout episode of illnesses.
Participated in different performance improvement processes to assist
in delivering quality care for patients in accordance with best
practice guidelines.
Break in service from 1984-1986 to pursue career as LPN instructor
Diaylsis Nurse (Jan 1987 - Jan 1991)
Warner Robins Dialysis Center, Hospital Drive Warner Robins, Georgia
Worked part time in 14 bed outpatient dialysis care center, which ran
2 shift per day 6 days per week
Responsible for calculating dialysis setting according to patent's
weight, and lab values.
Access performed of AV Shunt and Permacath for blood work, notifying
physician of critical values.
Collaborated with dietitian, social worker and other professional care
giver disciplines to provide care for hemodialysis patients of varying
backgrounds.
LPN Instructor (Jan 1984 - May 1986)
Warner Robins Technical School, Corder Road Warner Robins, GA
Assisted in classroom instruction of Practical Nurses. Teaching nurse
practices, disease process, medication calculation,etc.
Responsible for 8-10 practical nursing students in clinical training
in local hospital. Demonstrated use of aseptic and sterile techniques
of procedures to assure competency.
Education
Associate Degree of Science/Nursing - Macon Junior (State)
College, Macon, Georgia
(Sep, 1975 - May, 1979)
GPA 3.0 Associate of Science Degree
Skills
Currently pursuing Wound Care certification through American Academy
of Wound Management. ONS certification- Chemotherapy
administration nurse for facility. ACLS and BCLS certified. Member of
VFW Ladies Auxiliary- volunteer during different community functions
dedicated to veterans of foreign war.
Achievements

BCLS and ACLS certified ONS Chemotherapy Provider

June 2002 Employee of the Month Macon Northside Hospital
References
Kay Varnadoe, RN,BSN, Nursing Manager Joint Center UT Medical Center
1(865)255-6650 or email [1]LVarnadoe@mc.utmck.edu
Paige Fowler, RN BSN, WOC -Coliseum Medical Center ,Macon, GA
(478)765765-5427 or email page.fowler@hcahealthcare.com
Shelia Gebel RN MSN ADON Coliseum Medical Center, Macon GA
(478)7654801 or email [2]shelia.gebel@hcahealthcare.com
 Donna Burney, RN Nsg Supervisor Coliseum Northside Hospital Macon, GA
(478) 474-5042 or email [3]donna.burney@hcahealthcare.com
References
1. mailto:LVarnadoe@mc.utmck.edu
2. mailto:shelia.gebel@hcahealthcare.com
3. mailto:donna.burney@hcahealthcare.com