Angela Duncan
Willis,VA
Summary
Functional Office Nurse delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and visitors. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood draws, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Serves as nursing resource for clinical staff to support scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Carroll County School District
06.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Streamlined medication administration processes at schools under my supervision, ensuring accurate documentation and reduced risk of errors.
- Reduced the spread of infectious diseases by implementing effective infection control measures within the school setting.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County School District
01.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
LPN Office Nurse
Carilion Family Practice
01.2014 - 08.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
Consulate Health Care
06.2005 - 04.2014
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones' healthcare plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
New River Comm
Dublin, VA06.2014
Advanced Study - NURSE AIDE
Floyd County High School
Floyd, VA05.1994
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Leadership Qualities
- Nursing Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Updating
- Compassion and Empathy
- Supply Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Epic Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Patient support
- Wound Care
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Charting
- Medical examination
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- In-Home Care
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Administrative Functions
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR certified
- Medical record-keeping
- Health evaluation
- Compassionate and patient
- Patient care
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Friendly and outgoing
- Personal integrity
- Decision-making
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Carroll County School District
06.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County School District
01.2025 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Carilion Family Practice
01.2014 - 08.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Consulate Health Care
06.2005 - 04.2014
Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
New River Comm
Advanced Study - NURSE AIDE
Floyd County High School
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