Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive PACU experience at Jackson Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient recovery through effective airway management and compassionate care. Proven ability in medication administration and patient education, fostering a safe environment while advocating for patient rights. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to continuous improvement drive exceptional patient outcomes.
Hi, I’m
Angela Heafner-Boggs
Marianna,FL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Jackson Hospital
Registered Nurse, PACU
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Bonifay Nursing and Rehab
Staff Development Coordinator
03.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Organized regular staff meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and celebrate achievements.
- Enhanced employee skillsets by developing and implementing comprehensive staff development programs.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue, recognizing achievements, and celebrating milestones in employee growth.
- Optimized time management strategies by scheduling training sessions during low-volume work hours, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Created engaging workshops that catered to diverse learning styles, increasing participant engagement and comprehension levels.
- Bolstered overall staff competency by regularly evaluating training needs and adjusting programs accordingly.
- Collaborated closely with department managers to identify unique training requirements specific to each role within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners to secure relevant resources for staff development initiatives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing staff development programs using various metrics such as productivity measures or satisfaction surveys, refining approaches when necessary.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, providing new hires with the necessary tools for success in their roles.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions from all team members.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration efforts to ensure cohesive strategies were developed for company-wide initiatives requiring specialized skills or knowledge sharing between teams.
Florida State Hospital
Registering Nurse Specialist
08.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic health records.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Registered Nurse
06.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- During my time on the MedSurg floor I became charge nurse and scribe for our hospitalist
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality of patient information and ensuring secure storage of medical records.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Streamlined physician workflow by transcribing medical information in real-time during patient consultations.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Assisted in the training of new scribes, sharing best practices for efficient documentation and communication with medical staff.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Increased physician productivity by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient inquiries.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals through effective communication skills.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Contributed to a collaborative work environment by acting as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel.
- Gained valuable exposure to various specialties within medicine through diverse scribe assignments across different departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to review and edit medical documents for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Returned printed and electronic form dictated reports for physician's review, signature, and corrections.
- Maintained database of transcribed documents for easy access and retrieval.
- Reviewed transcribed material for compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Stayed organized and kept detailed records to accurately track progress and client information.
- Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
- Strived to deliver transcribed documents to appropriate personnel on time to increase chances of future collaboration.
Dr. Chin
Sleep Lab Technician
03.2009 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Contributed to efficient lab operations by performing routine maintenance on equipment and updating inventory as needed.
- Assisted in training new technicians in proper procedures and protocols, ensuring high-quality performance within the sleep lab team.
- Maintained a clean and organized sleep lab environment to promote optimal patient experience during overnight stays.
Education
Chipola CollegeMarianna, FL
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
05.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- IV insertion
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Basic life support
- Patient education
- Pain management
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV fluid administration
- Health education
- Compassionate care
- Records maintenance
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Procedure assistance
- Critical thinking
- Nursing performance assessment
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Cardiac monitors
- Tracheostomy care
- Microsoft office
- Acute care expertise
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Patient and family advocacy
- Training staff
- Student precepting
- Decision-making
- Intake and discharge
- Delegation and motivation
- CPSI, Point Click Care, AllScripts and various other EHR/EMR systems
- Preventive health
- Medical supply management
- Medical procedure preparation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Surgical assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Jackson Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator
Bonifay Nursing and Rehab
03.2017 - 10.2018
Registering Nurse Specialist
Florida State Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2016
Sleep Lab Technician
Dr. Chin
03.2009 - 04.2010
Chipola College
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
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