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, GA05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1988
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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