1. Georgia R. Arnold, BSN, MSN, CNM, APRN
3543 Agape Court
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 209-4888
Georgia.Arnold@hcahealthcare.com
Profile:
Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates and
coaches employees to meet high performance standards seeking a leadership position in
Women’s Services, to elevate our SOC to increase market share of clients, enhance
patient satisfaction, ensure compliance with core measures, become “Baby Friendly’,
educate and enhance competency of staff.
Skills:
Project Manager-Business and Financial Management Consulting Services, Realtor,
Stockbroker, BSN Labor and Delivery at MUSC, MSN-Nurse-Midwifery, Educator,
Researcher, Clinician.
Education: 2002 MSN – College of Nursing, Medical University of S.C.
1998 BSN – College of Nursing, Medical University of S.C.
Licenses: APRN #4490
Advanced Certifications: AMCB #11079 – Certified Nurse Midwife, BLS, NRP
(renewal in process)
Professional Affiliations: South Carolina Nursing Association, American Nurses
Association, South Carolina Midwives, AWHONN
Employment History:
Oct 2014 – Present – Employee Health Nurse, Trident Regional Medical Center
Build and sustain relationships with staff management and administrators.
Provide health clearance for new employees, contract workers, volunteers, and
residents for the Health System to include; Trident, Summerville, Moncks Corner,
and Centre Point.
Sustain community services to Stall High special need students, North Charleston
Christmas Parade, Annual Service Award ceremonies, and Hope Fund.
Conduct annual flu clinics and report compliance levels to management.
Counsel employees and refer assistance programs for emotional or substance
abuse support. Participate in and integrate quality measures into employee health
management.
Conduct surveillance for employee exposures, compliance issues and coordinate
with Infection Control Committee.
Actively participate in Employee Safety and Security Committees, member of
EOC, Chair ESSC committee, lead and coordinate DESSO, clean sweep
2. committee, rounding and collaboration with W/C’s attorneys and participating in
legal proceedings.
Present at new employee’s orientations.
May 2014-Jan 2013 – Instructor, University of South Carolina Upstate
Practiced clinical in Labor and Delivery and Mom-Baby.
Educated students in patient centered care:
Advocacy for patients
Own the patient and the environment
Explain medication and administer on time
Quiet time for patients
Respond quickly
Educate patient on care and treatment modalities
Plan discharge on admission
Promotion of elements of “Baby Friendly” Initiative
“Golden Hour”
Service learning projects
Laerdahl manikin’s high fidelity simulations
Dec 2013-Jan 2003 – Interim Director, Assistant Professor, and Instructor for South
Carolina State University.
Clinical Instructor for the Childbearing Woman (L&D, PP, AP, and NB).
Lead certification with CCNE, budget, purchasing, and personnel. Interfaced with
other leaders in administration and presented at the Board of Nursing, S.C.
As Assistant Professor taught a variety of courses and lead a variety of clinical
experiences, such as school based nursing, health departments, and managed
leadership preceptorships.
Assisted in the development of a breastfeeding program at Orangeburg Regional
Hospital, assessed patients for breastfeeding needs and intervened when
necessary. Practiced as Clinical Educator for 6West, a step down unit at MUSC
hospital, for 8 months.
Dec 2002-Aug 1999 – MUSC hospital, RN Labor and Delivery
Practiced nursing process to ensure competent and safe care.
Demographics of clients included low risk and high risk pregnancies, and other women’s
health issues.
Neonatal resuscitation
Cared for normal deliveries and operative deliveries, care included PACU.
Feb 1999-July 1999 – RN, Roper Hospital
Practiced as a new graduate on a women’s floor, clients were mainly medical/surgical
patients, and L&D post delivery patients.