Angela Hrnciar
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN), skilled in critical thinking and communication, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MacNeal Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Perform CIWA and COWS assessments, while Monitoring vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and treatment progress in electronic records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by 10% by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as seen on patient satisfaction surveys.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Certified Medical Assistant
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
06.2009 - 03.2014
- Administered patient intake processes, ensuring accurate medical histories and vital signs documentation.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-ups for approximately 50-60 patients per day, improving clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation. - X-Ray, DEXA scans, Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs)
- Performed suture and staple removal.
- Assisted in orthopedic fracture casting.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL04-2024
Skills
Accomplishments
Nominated for 3 Daisy awards.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Member
- Postpartum Support International (PSI) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MacNeal Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
06.2009 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University