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Angela Golden

Registered Nurse
Katy,TX

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Infusion Nurse

The DRIPBaR Cinco Ranch, IV Vitamin
Katy, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and manage, leading a team of nurses and support staff to ensure delivery of safe and effective care to clients
  • Collaborated with medical director to to assess patients health needs and create personalized IV therapy treatment plans
  • Trained new staff on IV therapy techniques, safety protocols, and clinical procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
  • Managed inventory and supplies ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage conditions.
  • Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.

Medical Surgical / Observation RN

Methodist Hospital West
Katy, TX
10.2012 - Current
  • Serve as primary nurse engaging in patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments; provide continual psychosocial support and advocacy between patients, families and other clinicians in compliance with facility policies, procedures and nursing standards of practice
  • Collaborate with other clinicians and physicians to implement care plans and ensure positive outcomes
  • Provide care in a fast-paced unit involving cardiac, medical and surgical patients
  • Assess and document patient medical histories & medication profiles
  • Evaluate patient needs, prioritize treatments and maintain patient flow.

Medical/Surgical & Telemetry RN

Christus St. Catherine Hospital
Katy, TX
10.2012 - Current
  • Served as primary nurse engaged in patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments; provided continual psychosocial support and advocacy between patients, families and other clinicians in compliance with facility policies, procedures and nursing standards of practice
  • Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement RN

Choice Health at Home, Amed Home Health
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Review Medicare Oasis documents for completeness and accuracy; make recommendations to clinician; assist the Administrator in all quality improvement activities within the company; ensure quality and safe delivery of health care services; ensure that quality data is collected in an appropriate manner and timely fashion
  • Train new nurses and current staff on an ongoing basis as needed to optimize quality, productivity, efficiency, and compliance regarding documentation
  • Provided home health registered nurses with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.

RN Field Nurse

Home Health Professionals
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Complete an initial assessment of patient/family to determine home care needs & provide a complete physical assessment & history of current/previous illness(es)
  • Develop a care plan & provide high quality patient care accordingly
  • Administer prescribed medications, change dressings/perform wound care (including wound vacs), monitor vital signs, insert urinary catheters, perform blood draws, perform IV/PICC line care, perform blood glucose checks, perform PT/INR checks using Coaguchek machine
  • Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to other members of home health care team (therapists, aides, nurses, case managers, director of nursing, patient care coordinator) as needed
  • Provide education to patients/families on disease processes, associated care and associated treatment including medications, coping skills and community resources
  • Act as patient advocate.

Medical/Surgical RN

Tomball Regional Medical Center
Tomball, TX
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Provided nursing care for surgical and medical unit patients
  • Assessed and evaluated the nursing plan that would be beneficial to the patient and their cultural, religious values and beliefs
  • Continually evaluated the nursing plan and revised it to provide excellent service to the patients & ensure positive outcomes
  • Educated patients and family members regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures and treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.

RN Field Nurse

Peaceful Tranquility Hospice
Houston, TX
07.2009 - 11.2009
  • Responsible for the complete nursing process for patients
  • Documented patient and family member care provided in the home
  • Counseled patients and support system members to offer emotional support and recommend resources such as community services.
  • Identified short and long term goals based on nursing care needs of patient and family.
  • Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Houston Community College
01.2009

Skills

  • Current Texas Registered Nurse License
  • Proficient in Kinnser software
  • Proficient in EPIC software
  • BLS certified from American Heart Association-expires 2025
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified-expires 2023
  • Experience in an acute care setting managing up to 6 patients
  • Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to provide quality patient care
  • Ability to function well in stressful situations and to prioritize and delegate work

Timeline

Lead Infusion Nurse

The DRIPBaR Cinco Ranch, IV Vitamin
07.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement RN

Choice Health at Home, Amed Home Health
01.2020 - 07.2022

RN Field Nurse

Home Health Professionals
03.2018 - 02.2019

Medical Surgical / Observation RN

Methodist Hospital West
10.2012 - Current

Medical/Surgical & Telemetry RN

Christus St. Catherine Hospital
10.2012 - Current

Medical/Surgical RN

Tomball Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 10.2012

RN Field Nurse

Peaceful Tranquility Hospice
07.2009 - 11.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Houston Community College
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