Angela Cotton
Louin,MS
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Ensured safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted a comfortable environment for patients during treatments by fostering open communication channels and actively listening to their needs or concerns.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating the effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans based on continuous monitoring of patients'' conditions and feedback from other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing compassionate support throughout the dialysis process.
- Educated patients on managing their condition through proper diet, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reduced complications by carefully assessing patients'' pre-dialysis conditions and making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Supported new staff members through hands-on training in dialysis techniques, protocols, and best practices.
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2005 - 06.2018
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of contamination and ensuring patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in distress.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2018
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Multitasking
- Equipment Sterilization
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Preparation
- Intravenous therapy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Student Precepting
- Clear Patient Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professionalism
- Accurate Documentation
- Infection control protocols
- Collecting vitals
- Dialysis machine operation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2018 - Current
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2005 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College