Angela Gaspari Thompson
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Crystal Lake,IL
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated critical care nurse with 19 years of experience delivering direct patient care in high-acuity settings. Recognized for leadership, precepting, and timely interventions that improve patient safety and support complex care plans.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Adult CVICU
19 Years 6 Months- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions for safe, timely care.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accuracy with physician orders.
- Documented assessments, care plans, and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
- Mentored nursing staff on workflow, patient care standards, and unit procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Critical care
Patient safety protocols
Patient education
Patient education and counseling
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
Problem-solving
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Adult CVICU
Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2005 - 01.2025Read More
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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