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Angela Bridges

Canton,MI

Summary

Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Kennestone Outpatient Surgery Center, excelling in team leadership and staff management. Proven track record in driving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and healthcare technology utilization. Skilled in EMR systems and adept at prioritizing care standards to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Kennestone Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated nursing care in 25 bed unit including Preop and PACU, through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with surgeons and anesthesia providers, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Collaborated with OR charge nurse, clinical coordinator, clinical staff, nurse manager and director of surgical services to provide quality patient care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback from shared leadership council and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement between operating room and patient care unit.
  • Collaborated with other departments including pharmacy, materials management, Main OR and hospital units to identify workflow issues and improve processes.

Registered Nurse

North Fulton Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
07.1991 - 07.1995
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions using PALS/ACLS for advanced life support
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05-1991

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05-1988

Skills

  • EMR systems: Epic, Cerner
  • UKG expertise
  • Healthcare technology
  • Staff scheduling: Smart Square
  • Staff management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team leadership

Certification

Active Georgia Nursing License: RN112037

BLS, ACLS and PALS certified and current

Daisy Award Winner 2014

Employee of the Quarter 2025


Timeline

Charge Nurse

Kennestone Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

North Fulton Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2013

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
07.1991 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Auburn University

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