Angela Blinsky
Lowellville,OH
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission Testing
Mercy Health
Youngstown, OH
09.2019 - Current
- Provided patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions.
- Streamlined patient documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Mercy Health
Youngstown, OH
06.2002 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes to provide timely interventions and improvements in care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting effective self-care practices for better outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, sharing best practices to elevate clinical skills and adherence to hospital standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jameson School of Nursing
New Castle, PA05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission Testing
Mercy Health
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Mercy Health
06.2002 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jameson School of Nursing