Angela Hanel
Grand Island,NY
Summary
- Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
- Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Seasoned nurse with expertise in behavioral care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
License practical nurse
Niagara County Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Niagara Falls, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autism Services Inc
01.2005 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Riverwood Health Care
08.1999 - 12.2004
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Front Desk Clerk
X-Press Dry Cleaners
08.1996 - 08.2003
- Greeted customers and engaged in pleasant conversation.
- Managed taking in clothing and documenting request for orders. Retrieved orders and cashed customers out.
- Entered clothing into computer system.
- Tagged and prepped clothing needing to be cleaned.
- Bagged up clothing after clothing was cleaned and prepped. Prepared the clothing on the racks for pick-up.
Education
Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY02.2004
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Documenting Incidents
- Negotiation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Medical Records Management
- Counting Narcotics
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- ADLs Assistance
- Behavioral Assessment
- Patient Management
- Documenting Intake
- Inventory Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical History Documenting
- Caregiving Skills
- Monitoring
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Instructing
- Educating Families
- Patient Assessments
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Planning
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Hygiene Support
- Charting and Recording
- HIPAA Protocols
Additional Information
Volunteered with the Grand Island Fire Company for 4 years (2001-2005) as an EMT-I. Held certifications as an EMT-I, Basic Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Ground Crew Safety Training-Mercy Flight.
Currently I am working at Autism Services providing care to individuals who live in group homes, attend our day services program and act as a substitute nurse at 2 of our school programs.
Timeline
License practical nurse
Niagara County Mental Health and Substance Abuse
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autism Services Inc
01.2005 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Riverwood Health Care
08.1999 - 12.2004
Front Desk Clerk
X-Press Dry Cleaners
08.1996 - 08.2003
Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
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