Angela Barnes-Templin
Newport,TN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Shift Leader
Leconte Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
- Supervise, motivate and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Delegate tasks to employees and monitor activities and task completion.
- Position skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Coordinate daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with team members resulting in reduced lost time and workplace accidents.
- Generate reports to assess performance and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
- Organize daily workflow and schedule staff vacations for adequate coverage.
- Managed and mentored 39 staff members.
- Manage schedules, accept time off requests and find coverage for shifts.
- Assist with performance reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Leconte Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2014
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Delivered care to 4-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning of their infants and educated on patient care options.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Student Nurse Associate
Leconte Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Collected and documented patient vital signs.
- Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting, and mobility.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with medical procedures.
- Documented patient care activities, treatments, and medications.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Data Processor
Wallace Distributing Company
02.1999 - 05.2004
- Compiled information and input into company billing database.
- Assisted with development of data entry procedures to streamline data processing.
- Generated detailed reports from collected data to inform stakeholders.
- Monitored data entry processes and worked to improve efficiency and performance.
- Sorted and processed incoming reports before putting data into processing software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2005
High School Diploma -
Cocke County High School
Newport, TN06.1993
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Issue resolution
- Staff development
- Work ethic
- Troubleshooting
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Unit Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Counseling
- EMR / EHR
- Maintaining privacy
- Call triaging
- Clinical judgment
- Postpartum counseling
- Emotional awareness
- High level of autonomy
- EMR Systems
- Personal care needs
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient Discharge
- Family planning services education
- Postpartum Care
- Women's health exams
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- BLS Certified
- STABLE Certified
- Certified OB Inpatiient, NCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Shift Leader
Leconte Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Leconte Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2014
Student Nurse Associate
Leconte Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
Data Processor
Wallace Distributing Company
02.1999 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
High School Diploma -
Cocke County High School
- ACLS Certified (thru 2023)
- NRP Certified (thru 2022)
- BLS Certified (thru 2022)
- STABLE Certified (thru 2022)
Affiliations
- AWHONN
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