Angela Filpi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager with expertise in patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration at Residential Home Health. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical assessments and strong communication skills. Committed to optimizing care plans and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols, fostering a supportive environment for diverse patient needs.
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Strengthened patient adherence to prescribed medications and treatments by providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns or barriers.
- Maximized staff efficiency by delegating tasks appropriately based on skill level and workload considerations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to address them.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2020
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Effectively prioritized tasks based on urgency levels during stressful situations or emergencies without compromising quality standards in patient care delivery outcomes achieved within designated timeframes consistently met across all cases handled at different stages along the continuum under supervision from seniors when required involved actively participating team discussions where needed contributing valuable inputs towards better decision-making processes overall growth organization as well personal career development goals set.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures effectively.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, understanding their unique needs while providing emotional support throughout the healing process.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences during treatment planning processes while maintaining consistent communication between stakeholders involved in decision-making aspects related to neurological care delivery strategies adopted over time.
Patient Care Technician II
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
08.2007 - 07.2013
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10-2019
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Patient care planning
- Clinical assessment
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Team leadership qualities
- Electronic medical records
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control practices
- Patient education techniques
- Wound care management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Post-surgical care
Accomplishments
- Guided a team of 5 in accordance with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative initiative to promote vaginal birth.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved a goal of decreasing cesarean sections by 10% through effectively collaborating with and leading a committee of five staff nurses.
Certification
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), National Certification Corporation
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health
09.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
Patient Care Technician II
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
08.2007 - 07.2013
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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