Angela Andres
Raton,NM
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15+ years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing long term, acute, and critical care to patients ranging from birth to elder. Patient-focused expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of a team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress and long term care environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications to 1-4 patients and monitored response to medications
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Monte Vista Estates
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Served customers in friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed hourly rounds on 32-bed floor to ensure all patients safety.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided comprehensive care to 5+ patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning.
- Worked with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Rehab Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided care to 8-9 patients in a 38-bed rehabilitation hospital by providing complete nursing care and ensuring outstanding patient satisfaction and care.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Worked with physical therapist's to address mobility concerns and provided patient's with the knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse
Providence Healthcare Staffing
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided comprehensive care to 4+ patients on 30-bed cardiac unit , including head traumas, intracranial hematomas, strokes, cardiac issues, addiction and multiple chronic diagnoses like COPD and asthma.
Registered Nurse
Central Peninsula Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia's, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided acute care to 5+ patients daily on 30-bed medical surgical unit, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse, Floor
Rio Grande Inn
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Provided nursing care to enhance quality of life for elderly resident's.
- Charted in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid budgeting standards.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for resident's with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Student
Trinidad State Junior College
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Attended bridge program full-time from 5/2014-6/2015 to advance from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rio Grande Inn
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly residents and caregiver's.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Medicated resident's intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while maintaining personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physician's and multi disciplinary departments to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Luis Valley Health Clinic
11.2012 - 10.2013
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted physician with bedside procedures including ear irrigation's and pap smears.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided patient education.
- Obtained prior authorizations for out patient procedures and referrals.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Illuminaria
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Cared for resident's in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregiver's.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including resident assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging to provide comprehensive care to over 28- patients daily.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Charted in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid standards.
Education
Nursing - Nursing Science
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO2001
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO2002
Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa, CO2015
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Confidentiality
- Professional bedside manner
- EPIC & Meditech experience
- Culturally-sensitive
- Emotional intelligence
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetic care
- Wound care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Exp. 11/2021
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exp. 11/2021
- BLS- Exp. 11/2021
- Registered Nurse, Colorado (compact license), License number 1633629, 10/1/2019-9/30/2021
- Registered Nurse, Washington, License number 60892371, 4/17/2019-06/03/2023
- Registered Nurse, Hawaii, License number RN-88628, 12/20/2017-6/30/2023
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Monte Vista Estates
09.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2019
Rehab Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Providence Healthcare Staffing
06.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Central Peninsula Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Floor
Rio Grande Inn
05.2015 - 07.2015
Student
Trinidad State Junior College
07.2014 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rio Grande Inn
04.2014 - 07.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Luis Valley Health Clinic
11.2012 - 10.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Illuminaria
07.2010 - 11.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
05.2007 - 07.2010
Nursing - Nursing Science
Morgan Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Northeastern Junior College
Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice
Trinidad State Junior College
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