Angela Busby
Meridian,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Private Care
01.2020 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Regency Hospital Of Meridian
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN DON
Bedford Care Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
RN DON
Meridian Community Living Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
LPN
Regency Hospital Of Meridian
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Specialty Hospital Of Meridian
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS03.2010
LPN - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS03.1999
Skills
- Intakes and Discharges
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Test Interpretations
- Family Education
- Personal Care Needs
- Disability Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Long-Term Care
- Pain Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Assessments
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Teaching Strategies
Timeline
RN
Private Care
01.2020 - Current
RN
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN
Regency Hospital Of Meridian
01.2015 - 01.2017
RN DON
Bedford Care Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
RN DON
Meridian Community Living Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
LPN
Regency Hospital Of Meridian
01.2008 - 01.2010
LPN
Specialty Hospital Of Meridian
01.1999 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
LPN - Nursing
Meridian Community College