Angela Brown
Lebanon,OH
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive background in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced setting. Proven ability to stay calm under pressure and effectively handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Committed to building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful demeanor, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
CVICU Travel Nurse
Mt. Carmel East Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
ICU, UC Health West Chester Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Deliver age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
Travel Nurse/Flexcare Staffing
Bon Secours/St. Francis Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Travel position, float between emergency department, medical ICU
- Care of COVID patients that were proned and/or ventilated with CPAP, Bipap, ETT, and tracheostomy
- Titration of pressors and sedation.
Registered Nurse
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2020
- I have worked in many departments within the Medical Center, most recently CVICU
- I have also worked as afloat pool nurse, 9ccp, and 6S charge nurse
- In this role, I cared for patients who were admitted for trauma, orthopedic injuries, wound vacs, multiple types of drains, post-op liver and kidney transplant patients
- My work in CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care) was my passion
- I recovered multiple kinds of surgeries, including open heart, thoracic,
- ECMO, balloon pump, Impella, and LVAD
- I taught heart failure management to patients and their support systems, including care and operation of LVAD on an outpatient basis, including sterile dressing change, lab work, and medications.
House Supervisor
Daniel Drake Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Staff leader for scheduling, clinical quality management, placing patients on prospective units.
Director of Nursing
Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Cared for post-hospitalized patients who required short-term rehabilitation and residents who required long-term health needs.
- Responsible for the facility's day-to-day operations, including safe care, finances, and staffing.
Agency/Registered Nurse - Travel
Kaiser Permanente/Nurses RX
01.2007 - 06.2008
- I worked as an agency nurse on temporary basis
- My role was in medical surgery delivery of care.
- I worked at various locations
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health/Fairfield
01.2001 - 10.2003
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations, and discharge support.
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
02.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments,care planning, health educations, and discharge support.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Acute Care
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
02-1999
Skills
- P > Hemodynamics
- P > Chronic Disease Management
- P > LVAD, ECMO, Balloon pump, Impella
- Tracheostomy Care
- Trauma recovery
- P > Cardiac Monitoring
- P > Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- End-of-life care
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Sedation management
- Palliative care
- Emergency interventions
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Shock symptom identification
- Excellent communication
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Personal Information
RN 283702
Yearly Covid and Influenza Vaccinated
Up to date
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2023 - Current
CVICU Travel Nurse
Mt. Carmel East Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
ICU, UC Health West Chester Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse/Flexcare Staffing
Bon Secours/St. Francis Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2020
House Supervisor
Daniel Drake Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Director of Nursing
Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 01.2011
Agency/Registered Nurse - Travel
Kaiser Permanente/Nurses RX
01.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health/Fairfield
01.2001 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
02.1999 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Adult-Acute Care
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing