Angela Ball
BSN, RN
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Mary Washington HealthCare — PACU/SAME DAY SURGERY
2019.12 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
RN PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center- RN PACU
2017.03 - Current
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN PCU Charge/Clinical Coordinator
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Wound Care
2015.04 - 2019.12
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Wound Care Coordinator
Health South
2013.04 - 2015.08
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Virginia
2010.10 - 2013.04
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
RN Hospice Case Manager
Mary Washington Hospital
2000.08 - 2010.10
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2017
AAS - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA1994
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Achieved significant wound healing and decreased monthly cost in wound care supplies through effectively changing the protocol in dressing changes from every shift to twice weekly and PRN.
Certification
- Wound Care Certified, WCEI - #2191509 02/2015-present
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Mary Washington HealthCare — PACU/SAME DAY SURGERY
2019.12 - Current
RN PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center- RN PACU
2017.03 - Current
RN PCU Charge/Clinical Coordinator
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Wound Care
2015.04 - 2019.12
Wound Care Coordinator
Health South
2013.04 - 2015.08
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Virginia
2010.10 - 2013.04
RN Hospice Case Manager
Mary Washington Hospital
2000.08 - 2010.10
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
AAS - Nursing
Germanna Community College
- Wound Care Certified, WCEI - #2191509 02/2015-present
- TNCC
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