Angela Cherrix
Ocean City,MD
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Travel
Hospice Of The Chesapeake
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Offered expert, compassionate end-of-life care to patients of all ages
- Provided education and support to families suffering loss
- Timely documentation of patient care using My Unity EMR
- Managed symptoms using oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous routes of administration
- Established and maintained venous access
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
Travel Registered Nurse
DC Health HEPRA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided COVID, Flu, and Monkeypox vaccinations to all populations
- Monitored patient reactions after administering vaccines
- Performed venipuncture and throat swabs for CDC Monkeypox study participants
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect interventions applied and observations.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Hospice Of The Chesapeake
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Netsmart EMR.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help them cope with emotional challenges of end-of-life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tidewell Hospice
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Netsmart EMR.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of end of life.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and symptom management
- Assessed patient conditions by asssessing and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Peninsula Home Care
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2011 - 01.2019
- Case management and direct care of adult and pediatric home hospice patients
- Met requirements for on-call responsibilities
- Provided education on health status, symptom management, and end of life care for patients and families
- Provided compassionate, skilled care with the goal of patient comfort
- Participation in Kids Alliance, with the mission of developing evidence-based standards, policies, and procedures for pediatric hospice care across the region
- PANDA Cub certification in pediatric palliative care through Children's National Hospital
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Charge nurse experience
PACU Registered Nurse
Dorchester General Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided conscious sedation for endoscopic and surgical procedures
- Participated on Magnet committee
Registered Nurse, PCU
Beebe Medical Center
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Care of adult patients with cardiopulmonary disease
- Maintained ACLS certification
- Precepted new hires
- Floated to ICU
- Performed charge nurse role
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
12.2001 - 05.2004
- Care of Adult medical surgical patients in 289 bed Level III Trauma Center
- Floated to all Med-Surg units
- Filled charge nurse role
- Precepted new hires and students
- Train the trainer for wound vacs and peritoneal dialysis
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MDBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Skills
- Assessment and implementation of Nursing Process
- Case Management
- Medication management
- Venipuncture and IV management
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Travel
Hospice Of The Chesapeake
12.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
DC Health HEPRA
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Hospice Of The Chesapeake
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tidewell Hospice
03.2021 - 07.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Peninsula Home Care
04.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2011 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2008 - 01.2011
PACU Registered Nurse
Dorchester General Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, PCU
Beebe Medical Center
05.2004 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
12.2001 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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