Angela Bell
Manchester
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Trinity Health of New England, excelling in high acuity care and patient education. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex telemetry and neurological monitoring, alongside exceptional clinical judgment. Known for enhancing nursing satisfaction and patient care outcomes, reflecting a strong blend of technical proficiency and compassionate communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health of New England
2021.10 - Current
- Provided quality, evidence based nursing to an average of 6 patients per shift on a 36-bed medical telemetry and stroke certified unit.
- Managed continuous antiarrhythmic infusions while utilizing patient hemodynamics to titrate and adjust therapies.
- Provide quality, routine nursing care including: indwelling catheter placement/maintenance, wound care, supplemental oxygen therapy, and enteral/parenteral nutrition.
- Provided pre-op care to patient's undergoing coronary bypass and valve replacement surgeries with the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Structural Heart divisions.
- Managed multiple Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology patients pre- and post- procedure. Responsible for the monitoring and management of access sites and possible complications; providing patient education; reviewing discharge instructions; and updating patient contacts.
- Completing thorough neurological and NIHSS stroke scale assessments and rapidly reporting any changes in clinical condition to the physician.
- Responsible for managing nursing assignments and unit safety as shift Charge Nurse. Created nursing assignments, maintained knowledge of current patients, consistently communicated pertinent information to nursing supervision, and promptly responded to all unit concerns.
- Precepted new hire RN's/LPN's while consistently collaborating with unit leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Student Nurse Extender
Trinity Health of New England
2020.12 - 2021.10
- Observed the administration of IV and oral medications and monitored patient responses with the assigned RN.
- Routinely monitored vital signs, intake/output, and completed blood glucose checks while reporting all data to the assigned nursing staff.
- Performed hourly rounds to meet patient needs including feeding assistance, mobilizing patients, providing incontinence care, and assisting RN's in various tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with RN's regarding plans of care and provided updates as needed to patients and families.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2017
Skills
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Neurological monitoring
Certification
- State of CT RN License No. 185004 - expires 8/2025
- ACLS & BLS - American Heart Association - expires 8/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health of New England
2021.10 - Current
Student Nurse Extender
Trinity Health of New England
2020.12 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Hartford
- State of CT RN License No. 185004 - expires 8/2025
- ACLS & BLS - American Heart Association - expires 8/2026
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