Angela Horton
Excelsior Springs,MO
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control/ Wound nurse/ ADON
Aspire Senior Living
Excelsior Springs, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed and documented wound conditions for patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards in care delivery.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Conducted infection control audits to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Developed educational materials for staff on best infection prevention practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement infection control protocols effectively.
- Trained nursing staff on proper use of personal protective equipment and hygiene techniques.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to address infection control challenges and solutions.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Charge Nurse
Ashton Court
Liberty, MO
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care including bathing, feeding, and medication administration.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about health management and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established criteria.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Director of Nursing
Addington Place of Shoal Creek
Kansas City, Missouri
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed nursing policies aligning with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Oversaw nursing staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety measures.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements.
- Mentored nurse leaders to foster professional development and leadership skills.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Facilitated staff meetings to address concerns and promote teamwork.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Education
Van Horn High School
Independence , MOLPN - LPN
Lex La-Ray
Lexington, MO 08.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts -
MCCKC
Gladstone, MO 05.2001 -
Skills
- Compliance auditing
- Infection control protocols
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Health regulation compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Infection Control/ Wound nurse/ ADON
Aspire Senior Living
05.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Ashton Court
08.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Nursing
Addington Place of Shoal Creek
04.2018 - 07.2020
LPN - LPN
Lex La-Ray
08.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts -
MCCKC
05.2001 -
Van Horn High School