1. Avaon Gaiters, R.N.
221 Meadowlark Drive • Alabaster, AL 35007
205-401-7932 • asgaiters4@gmail.com
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the medical
field, including expertise as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed PracticalNurse,RN house
supervisor, staff nurse, and charge nurse. Worked in the cardiac telemetry unit, intensive care unit, and
labor and delivery unit. Established in geriatric, ventilator and respiratory care,and ADL/rehab
counseling. Other qualifications and skills include:
• Comprehensive medical knowledge
• Program management and assessment
• Community relations/patient and
family support
• ER Triage and patient care
• Conduct physical examinations,
diagnosis, testing and other treatment
as necessary
• Medication and treatment
administration
• Develop patient care plans
• Vaccinations/immunizations
• Telemetry monitoring
• Knowledgeable and competent in
performing basic nursing skills
• Policy enforcement
EXPERIENCE
SHELBYBAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Registered Nurse January 2014 -Present
Responsible for direct patient care on the IMC Unit. safe and effective administration of
medications. Also work closely with my peers. This unit consist of cardiac telemetry monitor, Respiratory
Care and medical surgical patient.
Reports to physicians and House Supervisor.
Performed nursing care according to physicians orders and hospital regulations.
Assess ,observed,evaluate,and document patients physical and psychological status, response to
treatment/medications and any changes in the patients conditions.
Assissted in the development of individualized plan for patient care.
Record and update patient charts.
Record and monitor PICC/CVL with cardiac medications.
SHELBYRIDGE REHAB SELECT
Registered Nurse - House Supervisor August 2011 - January 2014
2. Responsible for directing and supervising a staff of nurses and CNA’s,ensuring all patients
receive quality service, care,and treatment at all times in accordance with policies and within physicians
orders.
• Reports to Director of Nursing and physicians.
• Prepare and administer medications and enteral nutrition.
• Review patient’s cards and notes for completeness, accuracy,and adherence.
• Assess,observe,evaluate, and document patient physical and psychological status,
response to treatment/medications, and any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Record physician orders and transfer orders to charts,including but not limited to
medication and treatment records,and care plans.
• Assist in the development of individualized plans for patient care.
• Perform other basic nursing skills.
UAB MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL
Registered Nurse October 2006 - August 2011
Responsible for patient care,assessment,treatment,and documenting findings in accordance with
hospital policies/procedures and physicians orders, ensuring the patients receive quality treatment, care,
and service.
• Reports to physicians and House supervisor.
• Performed nursing care according to physician orders and hospital regulations.
• Assess,observe,evaluate, and document patients’ physical and psychological status, response to
treatment/medications, and any other changes in patients’ condition.
• Assisted in the development of individualized plan for patient care.
• Record and update patient charts.
EDUCATION
Lawson State Community College 2009
Associate’s Degree – Registered Nurse
Faulkner University 2005 - 2006
Associate’s Degree –Licensed Practical Nurse
CREDENTIALS AND AFFILIATIONS
• Alabama Nurse’s Association
• Alabama Board of Nursing
• ACLS
• BCLS
