Angela DeVolder-Blair
Michigan Center,MI
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Oaklawn Hospital, excelling in team leadership and patient care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and rigorous adherence to healthcare compliance. Skilled in staff mentoring and critical thinking, fostering a positive work environment while implementing evidence-based practices to elevate care quality.
Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Oaklawn Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Led nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Supervised daily operations of nursing unit to maintain high standards of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve nursing care quality.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards for patient safety.
- Fostered a supportive team environment, promoting open communication and collaboration.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated clinical operations to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.
- Conducted audits for improving quality of care and identifying areas for improvement.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Oaklawn Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure optimal operating room efficiency.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the operating room by fostering strong teamwork among all staff members involved in each case.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Oaklawn Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Assisted in managing patient pain levels through effective medication administration and monitoring techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress post-anesthesia, ensuring clear communication with medical staff.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
Emergency Room Nurse
Oaklawn Hospital
03.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided immediate patient assessment and triage in high-pressure emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert B Miller College
Battle Creek, MI05-2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jackson College
Jackson, MI12-2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Patient care
- Healthcare compliance
- Shift coordination
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Nursing protocols
- Staff mentoring
- Healthcare standards
- Staff scheduling
- Staff management
- Staff education and training
Certification
- CNOR
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- AORN Member
Daisy Award Winner
Winner of the Daisy Award as a circulator in the Operating Room 2020
Timeline
OR Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Oaklawn Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Oaklawn Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
Oaklawn Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017
Emergency Room Nurse
Oaklawn Hospital
03.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert B Miller College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jackson College