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Angela Ezell

Mobile,AL

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than 24 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Compassionate and highly competent, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations. I am accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Altapointe Residential
Daphne, AL
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.

RN Travel Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
Mobile, AL
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

RN Traveler

Trustaff Travel Nurses
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

RN Multiple Sclerosis Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
Mobile, AL
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Staff RN II GI/Cardiac Nurse

University Hospital
Mobile, AL
04.2016 - 02.2021

Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

PRN Staff Nurse GI/Post-GYN Surgery/Procedure Unit

Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.

Staff Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Infirmary Health
Mobile, AL
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
  • Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

RN II Charge Nurse

Searcy Hospital
Mt. Vernon, AL
10.2005 - 08.2012
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
  • Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
  • Managed 32 to 40 patients and care plans in a Alabama state mental health facility.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
  • Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Education

Diploma - Nursing LPN

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • Clinical leadership and supervision
  • Charting and documentation
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Intake and discharge
  • Dispensing medication
  • Wound care
  • HIPAA and confidentiality
  • Taking vital signs
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Medication administration expert
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Altapointe Residential
04.2023 - 09.2023

RN Travel Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
07.2022 - 04.2023

RN Traveler

Trustaff Travel Nurses
01.2022 - 06.2022

RN Multiple Sclerosis Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
01.2021 - 01.2022

Staff RN II GI/Cardiac Nurse

University Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2021

PRN Staff Nurse GI/Post-GYN Surgery/Procedure Unit

Springhill Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2016

Staff Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Infirmary Health
08.2012 - 02.2014

RN II Charge Nurse

Searcy Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2012

Diploma - Nursing LPN

Bishop State Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Bishop State Community College
Angela Ezell