Angela DePace
Belle Harbor
Summary
Dynamic RN Team Lead with extensive experience at NYU Langone Health, excelling in patient advocacy and infection control. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and mentoring junior staff. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care delivery have consistently improved patient outcomes and fostered a collaborative environment. Committed to safety and quality in pediatric care.
Experienced with clinical leadership, patient care, and team coordination. Utilizes strong organizational and problem-solving skills to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction. Track record of fostering collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven team environment.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Dedicated 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Team Lead Pediatric Operating
NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital
11.2013 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning, and collaborated with the healthcare team to deliver quality patient care. Earned and applied safety protocols in a clinical environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, offering emotional support and addressing concerns during the course of treatment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing mentorship and guidance to junior nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the nursing unit, conducting regular in-service trainings on safe patient handling techniques.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by recognizing individual achievements among staff members and promoting ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners to ensure seamless coordination of care throughout the treatment process.
- Implemented workflow improvements within the nursing unit that maximized resources while maintaining high levels of patient care standards.
- Elevated teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, showcasing strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Team Leader
Maimonides Medical Center
08.2004 - 11.2013
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and operational goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Developed training materials to support onboarding of new staff and skill development.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
Registered Nurse, PICU/Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Provided patient-centered care, ensuring safety and comfort during procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and monitored patients' responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY07-1987
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris High School
Rockaway Park, NY06-1983
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
Timeline
RN Team Lead Pediatric Operating
NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Team Leader
Maimonides Medical Center
08.2004 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, PICU/Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris High School