Angela Jones
Floyd,VA
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning into a Registered Nurse Role, with a robust background in strong communication and problem-solving skills, demonstrated through impactful roles at prestigious healthcare institutions. Excelled in fostering patient safety and delivering high-quality care, evidenced by leading staff training and enhancing patient care protocols. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Consulate Health Care
06.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Medication Aide Instructor
Wall Residences
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Ensure that clients understand major drug types; their actions, side effects and indications
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Introduced psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients and or caregivers to provide appropriate mental health care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carilion Clinic Health Systems
06.2015 - 05.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2025
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
Dublin, VALPN - Practical Nursing
Giles Technology Center
Pearisburg, VA05.2015
Skills
- Emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Records Management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Direct patient care
- Medication Administration
- Dementia knowledge and care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
BLS/CPR certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Medication Aide Instructor
Wall Residences
08.2018 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Consulate Health Care
06.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2015 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carilion Clinic Health Systems
06.2015 - 05.2021
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
LPN - Practical Nursing
Giles Technology Center