Angela Curtis
Plantation,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse offering 20-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sierra Lifecare, Inc.
Plantation, Fl.
06.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 300+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in monthly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Motivated and supervised 300+ RN and LPN in delivering quality patient care.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Patient Care Coordinator/ Infusion Services
Bioscript Infusion Services
Davie, Fl.
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Administered IV fluids,Chemotherapy, IV medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ambient Healthcare
Weston, Fl.
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Planned and assigned workload to 30 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Charge Nurse, PICU
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, Fl.
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge 1:2 ratio.
- Provided direct patient care 1:2 ratio depending on severity. Stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Davie, FL07.2000
Skills
- Accreditation coordination
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Management
- Case Management
- Staff Education
- Dementia Knowledge
- Infection Control
- Treatment Planning
- Quality Management
- Home Health Care
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Legal Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Evaluation
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication dispensing
- Training and mentoring
- Team Building
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Team Meeting Management
- Quality Assurance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Home care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
Certification
- ACLS Training
- BLS Training
- Chemotherapy Certified
Additional Information
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneDrive
- OneNote
- SharePoint
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Google Forms
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sierra Lifecare, Inc.
06.2014 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator/ Infusion Services
Bioscript Infusion Services
07.2012 - 07.2017
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ambient Healthcare
06.2012 - 07.2014
Charge Nurse, PICU
Plantation General Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College