Angela Colley
Bishop,GA
Summary
Dedicated, loyal 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with 19 years.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital
Athens, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
Employee Health Nurse, LPN
St. Marys Hospital
Athens, Ga
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering immunizations, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information to employee chart.
- Cared for work related injuries and provided appropriate treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in employee care.
- Pre-employment testing. Including, interviewing, immunizations, drug screening, tuberculosis testing and N-95 fit testing.
- Health information collaboration and mandatory reporting with Human Resources the JCAHO.
- Providing confidential suspicious drug screening.
- Supportive services to unit managers in return to work/workman's compensation process.
- Reduced workplace injuries by providing ongoing training on proper lifting techniques and ergonomics.
- Developed targeted interventions for high-risk populations within the company, such as employees with chronic conditions or those in physically demanding roles.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse, Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA05.2023
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Providence Academy
Commerce, GA05.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- PALS
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Employee Health Nurse, LPN
St. Marys Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse, Nursing
Athens Technical College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lanier Technical College
High School Diploma -
Providence Academy