Amanda Angus
Amherst,VA
Summary
Seasoned Critical Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Centra Health, adept in life-sustaining machines and fostering family advocacy. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrates a commitment to healthcare excellence and continuous professional development. Served as a charge nurse on numerous ICU's throughout the hospital while on the Critical Care Resource Team. Served as a nurse on the Medical Emergency Team (MET).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Centra Health-Resource Team and MICU
Lynchburg, VA
06.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Served as charge nurse across various ICU units, ensuring seamless operations and patient care.
- Collaborated as a key member of the Medical Emergency Team in the MICU and while on the resource team.
- Collaborated with the resource team to effectively fill various critical care roles.
CNA
Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Centra College School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2010
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
Amherst06-2004
Skills
- Family advocacy
- Life-sustaining machines
- Clinical treatment
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Intensive care unit experience
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA education
- Policy adherence
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Central line management
- Standards of care
- Wound care management
- Airway management
- Treatment Planning
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Accomplishments
I have received many Daisy awards during my time at Centra Health as a nurse. I recently received a Safety Champion award for speaking up for my patients safety and making sure they received the correct interventions and monitoring.
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licence number 0001225189
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Centra Health-Resource Team and MICU
06.2010 - Current
CNA
Centra Health
01.2008 - 06.2010
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Centra College School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School