Angela Bishop
Conway,AR
Summary
Proficient and caring LPN with 29 years of experience in subacute care, home health and outpatient clinic environments. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassion and attention to detail and safety. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Exceptional ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with ease while delivering superior patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead/Specialty Nurse
UAMS OTOLARYNGOLOGY
03.2017 - 03.2025
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' vital signs, pain level, allergies and recorded in electronic medical records. Reviewed patient history to verify current complaints and symptoms, chronic conditions and current medications.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
- Served as advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Managed complex patient cases effectively, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved quality of care provided to patients.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using EPIC.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Mentored junior nurses, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and preventative measures, empowering them to take control of their own health management.
- Played a key role in ensuring the department''s compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Managed high-stress situations with professionalism, remaining calm under pressure while providing optimal care for patients in crisis.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing specialized nursing techniques and maintaining accurate medical records.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
LPN
APMI for Russellville Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic, Pediatric
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Greenway to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN, Private Duty Nurse, Pediatric
Homebound Medical of Mountain Home
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
LPN, Triage Phone Nurse
Little Rock Pediatric Clinic
04.2013 - 07.2013
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN, Office Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager
Conway Children's Clinic
08.2001 - 04.2013
- Work side by side with nurse manager to interview and train new nurse employees as well as precept any student nurses in clinic
- Provide crucial, often simple home care instruction and triage to patients scheduling work in appointments as needed by phone
- Newborn weight checks, breastfeeding information and support, hospital rounds to discharge newborns
- Inventory and vaccine ordering.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Soapware to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 10 nurses.
LPN, Office Nurse
East Arkansas Children's Clinic
03.1998 - 08.2001
- Handled 20-40 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels updated.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
LPN
Medical Technology
02.1998 - 12.1998
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
LPN, Staff Nurse
Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
12.1997 - 06.1998
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
LPN, Staff Nurse
Crittenden Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 11.1997
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR04.2025
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
Forrest City, AR01.1996
No Degree - General Education Requirements For Nursing
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR01.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Forrest City High School
Forrest City, AR05.1992
Skills
- Health information privacy
- Accurate order documentation
- Patient-centered treatment design
- Electronic health record optimization
- Coordination of outpatient care
- Detail-oriented analysis
- Critical analysis skills
- Flexible in problem-solving approaches
- Professional phone communication
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks simultaneously
- Effective team collaboration
Certification
BLS
Timeline
LPN Team Lead/Specialty Nurse
UAMS OTOLARYNGOLOGY
03.2017 - 03.2025
LPN
APMI for Russellville Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic, Pediatric
01.2016 - 02.2016
LPN, Private Duty Nurse, Pediatric
Homebound Medical of Mountain Home
08.2014 - 12.2015
LPN, Triage Phone Nurse
Little Rock Pediatric Clinic
04.2013 - 07.2013
LPN, Office Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager
Conway Children's Clinic
08.2001 - 04.2013
LPN, Office Nurse
East Arkansas Children's Clinic
03.1998 - 08.2001
LPN
Medical Technology
02.1998 - 12.1998
LPN, Staff Nurse
Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
12.1997 - 06.1998
LPN, Staff Nurse
Crittenden Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 11.1997
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Forrest City High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
No Degree - General Education Requirements For Nursing
East Arkansas Community College
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