Angela Lewallen
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Dermatology Associates of Georgia, enhancing patient satisfaction and team productivity. Expert in medication administration and patient education, I excel in fostering collaborative environments and implementing efficient healthcare solutions. Skilled in both direct patient care and clinical judgment, I significantly contribute to improved health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Biologic Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Georgia
02.2018 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Processed prior authorizations. Created personalized appeal letters. Performed peer-to-peer reviews for appeal approval.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via topical, oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
02.2017 - 02.2018
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Central line care and tubing changes, TPN and medication administration, ventilator use/care full-time and PRN, tracheostomy care/changes, G-tube replacement/care and tube feeding administration,
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dekalb College
Clarkston1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Call triaging
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Biologic Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Georgia
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
02.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dekalb College