Angela Barnett

Supervised HANDS staff to ensure compliance with state program standards and protocols. Recruited, hired and trained staff. Managed scheduling and time off. Conducted performance evaluations. Served as a liaison between administration and the HANDS team. Advocated for client needs to optimize resource allocation and service delivery. Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a supportive work environment. Quality assurance initiatives.

Provided employee education and training for Nurses and CNAs. Employee scheduling. Maintain employee health and training records. Administer TB skin tests. Care planning. Provide direct nursing care as needed.

Case management & discharge planning for hospital patients. Collaborated with physicians and advocated for patients' rights and access to necessary healthcare services. Communicated with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications. Streamlined discharge planning, ensuring patients received necessary resources and support for recovery at home.

Supervised RNs, CNAs and clerical staff. Performed evaluations, competency assessments & disciplinary procedures. Completed plan of care approvals, chart audits & prebilling checks. Approve time sheets, travel vouchers & supply charges. Conduct staff meetings. Participate in Quality Management activities. Prepare reports for Advisory Committee & District Board of Health. Assist customers with resolution of concerns. Perform direct nursing care & educate patients & caregivers regarding disease process, treatment and prevention. Case Manager for ventilator dependent child.

Direct nursing care, comprehensive and Oasis assessments of adults, children and infants. Wound care, IV therapy, venipunctures, infant heel sticks, catheter and ostomy care, injections, medication education and prefills, weight checks. Application and education of bili lights for newborns and completed well baby assessments.

Director of Nursing Services for 100 bed Medicare/Medicaid Facility. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of 50 staff to include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluations and disciplinary procedures. Oversight of the day to day care of 100 residents. Responsible for Infection Control, Quality Assurance and Staff Education programs. Performed MDS assessments and provided direct nursing care to the residents.

Nurse Manager for a 38 bed Private Pay Facility. Responsible for patient care plans, Nursing Quality Improvement, scheduling for up to 20 employees. Provision of direct nursing care to the residents.

Staff/Charge Nurse on a 30 bed Medical Surgical Unit. Total patient care and assessments of up to 10 patients, ages infant to elderly, with various medical and surgical conditions.

RN Supervisor of the skilled care unit, Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Education Coordinator, Nurse Aide Training Instructor. Performed MDS assessments and provided direct nursing care to the residents.

Staff Nurse on a 32 bed Medical Surgical Unit. Float to Pediatric and Orthopedic Units as needed. Provided direct nursing care to patients ages infant to elderly with various medical and surgical conditions.