Angela Dowling
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison Poudre Valley Hospital, Admissions, and General Inpatient (GIP) RN Case Manager
Pathways Hospice
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing initial UCHealth GIP hospice program
- Streamlined the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
- Provide end of life care for hospice patients at Poudre Valley Hospital
- Coordinate care between UCHealth and Pathways Hospice
- Participate in discharge planning for home, facility and GIP Hospice patients
- Provide education to UCHealth staff on end of life care and hospice philosophy
- Develops plan of care with hospitalist for GIP Hospice patients
- Provides emotional support to patients and families throughout the dying process
Hospice Admissions, Clinical Alignment Specialist and RN Case Manager
Banner Hospice of Northern Colorado
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Develop plan of care for patients at end of life
- Provide case management congruent with family and patient wishes that are consistent with hospice philosophy
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team
- Participate in care with patients choosing Medical Aide in Dying in consistency with Colorado State Law
- Provide palliative wound care
- Administer IV and Oral medications to provide comfort care for dying patients
- Pronounce death of deceased patients
Laser Nurse Provider
Milan Laser
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide laser treatments to clients
- Develop plan of care consistent with company protocols
Nurse Manager
University of Colorado School of Medicine
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Manage clinical team of nurses and medical assistants
- Establish protocols consistent with current ACOG, AIUM, and NAF guidelines
- Perform pre/intra/post-operative ultrasound
- Precept medical students and residents with ultrasound
- Provide IV sedation and recovery care
- Assist physician in various minor surgical procedures
- Patient scheduling and triage
Ultrasound Trainer
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
10.2012 - 06.2017
- Teach CME ultrasound course accredited by the AAFP
- Present comprehensive didactic consistent with ACOG, AIUM, and NAF guidelines
- Conduct clinical ultrasound training for physicians, nurses, and non-licensed personnel
- Precept new ultrasound providers
- Provided clinical ultrasound training at the 2013 ARHP conference
Lead RN II
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Administer mild and moderate sedation
- Assist physician with surgical procedures
- Perform intra/post-operative ultrasound
- Provide post sedation care in recovery room
- Assist with research studies
- Facilitate team during emergency care
- Supervise team of nurses and health center assistants
- Oversee medical follow-up and case management
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Denver, Colorado01-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado05-2009
Skills
- Proficient in multiple EHR programs including EPIC
- Patient and family advocacy
- Healthcare facility coordination
- Patient Eligibility Requirements
- Clinical assessment
- Customer Service
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Caring and Empathetic
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinical Liaison Poudre Valley Hospital, Admissions, and General Inpatient (GIP) RN Case Manager
Pathways Hospice
11.2022 - Current
Hospice Admissions, Clinical Alignment Specialist and RN Case Manager
Banner Hospice of Northern Colorado
06.2021 - 10.2022
Laser Nurse Provider
Milan Laser
12.2019 - 06.2021
Nurse Manager
University of Colorado School of Medicine
06.2017 - 12.2019
Ultrasound Trainer
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
10.2012 - 06.2017
Lead RN II
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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