Angela McGraw
Stapleton,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing contrasting patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with multiple specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital Center For Behavioral Health
Louisville, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in challenging environment.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Jefferson County Hospital
Louisville, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Cared for patients in bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Skin Integrity Coordinator RN
Pruitt Health Old Capitol
Louisville, GA
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Old Capital
Louisville, GA
03.2005 - 12.2010
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Albany, GA12.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Certification
- Certified BLS and ACLS
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital Center For Behavioral Health
11.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Jefferson County Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Skin Integrity Coordinator RN
Pruitt Health Old Capitol
01.2013 - 05.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Old Capital
03.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College