Angela Howey
Harper Woods,MI
Summary
Compassionate RN with 15 years clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care using evidence-based practices. Skilled in building trust and rapport with patients. Ability to learn new systems, processes and procedures quickly to maximize contribution. Highly collaborative and goal-oriented.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Access Specialist
DynamicAccess
Richardson, Texax
06.2019 - Current
- Vascular Access Specialist, Full-time May 2024-Current, part-time March 2023-May 2024., per diem 2019-2022
- Provide quality vascular access services, support, and education to nurses and patients in LTACS, subacute, and long-term care settings
- Performed vascular access insertions including ECG-guided PICCs, midlines, implanted port access, PIV, and USG-PIV insertions
Clinical Coordinator-Travel Contract
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Clinical RN Coordinator at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center for Urologic oncology, and Malignant Hematology Clinics, December 2023 - March 2024
- Clinical RN Coordinator for Breast Medical Oncology Team at Banner University of Arizona Cancer Center, August 2022- February 2023
- Coordinate chemotherapy, appointments, prior authorizations, oral chemotherapy, imaging orders, genetic testing and outside medical records to provide smooth and efficient care journey for each patient
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to coordinate outlined treatment plans
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in understandable terminology
- Triage incoming patient calls/messages, gathering history and symptoms to facilitate patient care
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Farmington Hills, MI
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter lines, midlines, extended dwell PIVs, and USG PIVs
- Provided education and support regarding vascular access devices to nursing staff and patients
- Performed evaluations, dressing changes, and troubleshooting on vascular access sites to maintain patency
- Ensured proper documentation in the medical record related to vascular access device management
- Utilized ultrasound technology to place PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IVs
- Maintained a safe environment when caring for patients with vascular access devices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients receiving therapy through a vascular access device
- Reported any adverse events or complications related to the use of the device immediately to the physician
- Provided guidance on infection control practices while managing VADs
Ambulatory Care RN-Travel Contract
Coast Medical Service
Hermosa Beach, CA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Clinic RN for the Endocrine Oncology/Surgery team at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA
- Used EPIC to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, laboratory test results, clinician orders, and refills
- Answered incoming patient calls and messages, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition and implement needed interventions
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs
Ambulatory Staff RN
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, MI
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Assessed and educated patients on disease, treatment, symptom management, and survivorship
- Accessed and maintained implanted ports and PICC lines
- Coordinated prior authorizations, home care, FMLA/financial assistance applications, REMS management, and MRD/genetic testing
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Coordinated patient care with physicians and other clinical staff to enhance care continuum
Vascular Access RN
Beaumont Hospital
Wayne, MI
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Implemented MAGIC guidelines, assessed, inserted and maintained PICC lines using sterile technique
- Ultrasound guided PIVs and traditional PIVs insertions
- Collaborated with providers to remove central lines with a goal to decrease overall central line days maintaining quality measures
- Participated in CLABSI subcommittee, infection control group, quality and safety committee
- Developed the full-time vascular access department
- Decreased the utilization of outside company insertions to zero
- Cross-trained in infusion department and as hospital nursing supervisor
Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Beaumont Health at Home-HOSPICE
Madison Heights, MI
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Supervised RNs and CENAs for 5 county area
- Triaged patient phone calls
- Developed careplans and carried out physical and pharmacological interventions
- Educated patient and families about treatment care plans
- RN Care Manager (RNCM) from June 2012-July 2013 providing direct patient care
- Charge RN/Clinical Supervisor from July 2013-Sept 2016
- Per Diem Hospice RNCM Sept 2016-May 2018
- Full time Hospice RNCM May 2018-Oct 2018
Clinical Nurse II
Beaumont Hospital
Grosse Pointe, MI
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine and implement necessary patient care for average patient load of 5-7 patients on a GI floor
- Rotated as charge nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI06.2009
Currently Enrolled in MSN-NP Program
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- PICC insertion and maintenance
- Ultrasound guided PIV insertions
- Telephone triage
- Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts
- Team building
- BLS, ACLS, and VA-BC certifications
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
03.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Coordinator-Travel Contract
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2024
Ambulatory Care RN-Travel Contract
Coast Medical Service
03.2022 - 08.2022
Vascular Access Specialist
DynamicAccess
06.2019 - Current
Ambulatory Staff RN
Karmanos Cancer Institute
11.2018 - 03.2022
Vascular Access RN
Beaumont Hospital
09.2016 - 06.2018
Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Beaumont Health at Home-HOSPICE
07.2012 - 09.2018
Clinical Nurse II
Beaumont Hospital
05.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Currently Enrolled in MSN-NP Program
Chamberlain University