Angela Lerma
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history from Neuro Medical PCU, Cath Interventional Radiology Lab, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Seeking an opportunity where I may continue to bring my passion, patient advocacy, desire to educate and clinical skills to provide quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients from different age groups as young as weeks old to 21 years of age and determined individual needs and developed care plans in coordination with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated both children and their family in regards to individual disease processes and the care management.
Nurse- Cath Interventional Radiology Lab
AdventHealth
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided care for patients that may undergo diagnostic or emergency treatment.
- Advocated for patients by communicating their preferences to the care team and verified that the treatment goals were met.
- Provided patient education in every point of care including pre-procedure, post-procedure and for continuation of care upon discharge.
Nurse, Neuro Medical PCU
AdventHealth
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked at a 40-patient unit providing care for patients with Neuro medical diseases such as as seizures, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, Guillan-Barre syndrome and brain tumors.
- Followed protocol for patients admitted for acute stroke according to hospital's stroke accreditation.
- Remained proactive & informed acute changes to physicians within the patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Miami, FL08.2019
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2015
Skills
- Strong clinical preparation with: disease processes, assessments and ensuring infection control
- Strong attention to detail and effective management of medical records
- Knowledge of patient safety in accordance with hospital policies
- Diligent in treatment plans and patient education; prioritizes workload for maximum efficiency
- Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Maintains critical thinking skills needed to provide competent patient care
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Timeline
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
02.2022 - Current
Nurse- Cath Interventional Radiology Lab
AdventHealth
03.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse, Neuro Medical PCU
AdventHealth
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Arts -
Broward College