Angela Lanser
Port St Lucie,Florida
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital, specializing in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through clinical judgment and effective communication. Skilled in managing complex cases and promoting teamwork, leading to improved care quality and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate nursing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care in Orthopedic Unit.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by providing concise handoff reports to incoming staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection or blood clots.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Supported physician diagnoses through detailed communication of patient symptoms and medical histories.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize injury risk among orthopedic patients during hospitalization.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management to promote comfort during postoperative recovery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment plans, and recovery strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse
Titan Medical Group
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2015
- Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets for key indicators such as medication administration accuracy rate, fall prevention measures adherence rate, pressure ulcer prevention initiatives effectiveness rate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR06-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care and assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing leadership
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Register Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Titan Medical Group
05.2016 - 01.2022
Progressive Care Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
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