Angel Walker
Fulton,MS
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Adult Medsurg Tele/Pediatrics)
Norton Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Adult Medsurg/Pediatrics
Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards within the unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments on admitted patients, identifying changes in clinical status that warranted further intervention or escalation of care level.
- Facilitated patient transfers between units as needed, ensuring smooth transitions of care while minimizing potential exposure risks among staff members.
- Educated community groups on COVID-19 prevention strategies, promoting public awareness about the importance of vaccination efforts.
- Implemented evidence-based care practices that led to a reduction in the unit''s overall length of stay for COVID-19 patients.
Registered Nurse, Adult Medsurg/Pediatrics
Williamson Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided compassionate patient care, prioritizing individual needs and enhancing overall experience.
- Administered medication and monitored patients to ensure compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, contributing to successful outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medsurg/Postpartum
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Coordinated patient care for improved recovery and well-being.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and implementing care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care with attention to detail and compassion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05-2016
High School Diploma -
Itawamba Agricultural High School
Fulton, MS05-2004
Skills
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Medical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Adult Medsurg Tele/Pediatrics)
Norton Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Adult Medsurg/Pediatrics
Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
07.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Adult Medsurg/Pediatrics
Williamson Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medsurg/Postpartum
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Itawamba Agricultural High School
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