Angela Michelle Lala
Tampa,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate RN with strong organizational skills and case management experience. Eager to secure a position as a hospital care coordinator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Private Duty Home Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Live-in, private duty nurse for elderly patient at end-of-life.
- Provided in-home, around-the-clock medical assistance: Administered medications, assessed physical & emotional needs and monitored vital signs.
- Communication/ collaboration with other health care providers as needed for management of complex patient with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Chapters Health System/ LifePath Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Care Coordinator responsible for case managing 30+ terminal patient's per week in home setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions and assess/identify patient/family needs (including physical, emotional and spiritual needs at end-of-life.)
- Skillfully managed challenging patient/family situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with Interdisciplinary team to quickly assess/ deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly deteriorating conditions.
- Use of EMR for timely documentation/communication with interdisciplinary team.
- Medication administration/education to maximize comfort levels and reduce pain/anxiety at end-of-life.
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
05.2016 - 01.2023
- Responsible for Case Managing 40+ Heart Failure/COPD patients per week that were considered high-risk for hospital readmission (per Medicare guidelines.)
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients/families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, medication management and lifestyle/diet modifications.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team, including: SJH Heart Failure Clinic, Transition of Care pharmacy, PCP, PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA
- Proficient in Medicare Oasis (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) including: Admissions, Resumptions, Recertification's, Hospital Follow-Ups, Discharge forms
- On-call/after hours triage assignment 2 nights\week (2017-2023)
- Preceptor: Trained new homecare nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Temporary, private-duty nursing assignment for paralyzed patient in home setting.
- Provided in-home medical assistance: Assessed physical & emotional needs and monitored vital signs. Assisted with feedings and bowel elimination.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Maintained thorough documentation in medical record.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions for acute care for patients with 2nd and 3rd degree burn injuries in hospital setting. (Burn Unit)
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex/extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration while monitoring responses & working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
CARES Phyllis Busansky Center
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw Nursing Care for 45+ Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in adult daycare setting; Delegated assignments to LPN/CNA
- Provided assistance with patient self-care, including daily activities, such as: hygiene, eating, toileting and exercise.
- Assessed patient safety to avoid risk of injury related to cognitive impairment & deficit in motor functioning.
- Implemented care plans to promote/maintain optimal level of independence and functioning.
Registered Nurse
Woodbridge Health & Rehab Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided direct care for up to 32 patients per shift in rehab/long-term care setting.
- Responsible for passing medications, head-to-toe assessments, scheduling/ interpreting labs/x-rays, receiving/transcribing doctor’s orders, delegating to CNA’s, admitting & discharging patients.
- Proficient in nursing skills such as: Foley/supra-pubic catheters, use of PEG tubes and feeding pumps, Accuchecks, treatment of pressure ulcers & post-surgical wound care, Braden scale.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided nursing care for up to 25 patients per shift in skilled nursing/ rehab setting
- Responsible for passing medications, head-to-toe assessments, scheduling/ interpreting labs/x-rays, receiving/transcribing doctor’s orders, delegating to CNA’s
- Proficient in Point Click Care medical software & nursing skills such as: infusing IV medications, drawing blood from mid/PICC lines, Foley catheters, Accuchecks, post-surgical wound care, Braden scale
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2015
RN License - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2010
Skills
- Case Management/ Care Coordinator
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocate
Awards
- Daisy Award, 10/2018
- Daisy Team Award, 03/2018
- Employee of the Month- 03/2012 at Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Private Duty Home Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Chapters Health System/ LifePath Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
05.2016 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2016 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
CARES Phyllis Busansky Center
02.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Woodbridge Health & Rehab Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab
12.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
RN License - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
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