Angela Christman
Lancaster,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Affordable Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
RN, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crossing Rivers Health
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Utilized EPIC software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bloomfield Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Medical Technician/CNA Student
Bloomfield Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Herdsman/General Manager
Bella Vista Dairy
03.2010 - 11.2019
- Medical record keeping for a herd of 4,000+ animals, herd wellness program, reproductive tracking and insemination, post-partum care for the cows, medical assessment and medication administration, employee scheduling, training, and management
Residential Carpenter
Family Business
03.2001 - 03.2010
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Technical College
Fennimore, WISkills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Recommendations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Affordable Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crossing Rivers Health
01.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bloomfield Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Technician/CNA Student
Bloomfield Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
Herdsman/General Manager
Bella Vista Dairy
03.2010 - 11.2019
Residential Carpenter
Family Business
03.2001 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Technical College
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