Angela Poulton
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Results-driven hospice RN Clinical Director with a strong focus on patient-centered care. Proven ability to educate families, coordinate care plans, and enhance emotional well-being, ensuring respectful and compassionate end-of-life experiences for patients and their families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice admission RN
TUCSON Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-centered care plans that addressed individual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and concerns during shifts.
- Educated patients and families on personalized health management strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Accurately documented patient information in electronic health records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, fostering a compassionate environment during end-of-life transitions.
Hospice RN Clinical Director
Hospice of the West
Tucson, Arizona
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient service delivery.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound judgments in order to provide quality end-of-life care for each patient.
- Educated families on hospice services and grieving processes.
- Facilitated emotional well-being of patients and families through active listening.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient treatment plans. to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursion
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH05-1995
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Symptom management
- Hospice care practices
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health record management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Hospice admission RN
TUCSON Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
Hospice RN Clinical Director
Hospice of the West
03.2024 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Nursion
Central Ohio Technical College