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Angela  Freber

Angela Freber

Beaver Dam,WI

Summary

I am a seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, and expertise from years of practice in a variety of settings throughout the years. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1

In Final year of Masters of Science Nursing Studies.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Agnesian HealthCare
12.2003 - 04.2012
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University , Brookfield, WI
12.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond Du Lac, WI
12.2003

Licensed Practical Nursing -

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond Du Lac, WI
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Beaver Dam High School, Beaver Dam, WI
06.1993

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Medication Administration
  • Training Staff
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Test Interpretations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Cardiac Monitors
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator RN - Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
02.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU - Agnesian HealthCare
12.2003 - 04.2012
Herzing University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College - Licensed Practical Nursing ,
Beaver Dam High School - High School Diploma,
Angela Freber