ANGELA LOCKLEAR
Maxton,NC
Summary
14 Years of nursing experience. 5 Years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Worked as a case manager at a wound healing center. Training in event monitors, holter monitors, device clinic and reporting, exercise stress test, medication and procedure authorizations and scheduling. Demonstrates competent physical assessment skills. Displays effective organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and direct others with accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical and origination skills. Certified in BLS
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
FIRSTHEALTH CARDIOLOGY
12.2016 - Current
- Managed over 25 patients per day
- Intake/discharge of patients, assist with authorizations of medications and procedures, ETT's, and heart monitoring
- Work well as patient advocate and discuss care with doctors concerning patient's needs and maximize optimal care
- Performs appropriate tracking of all referrals, labs or follow-up as requested
- Assist with completion of disability forms and deliver to provider to review, complete, and sign
- Utilize teaching skills based on educational background to accurately assess patients' knowledge deficit impacting their compliance and ability to reach optimal goals.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
REGISTERED NURSE
SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH
09.2010 - 01.2016
- Worked float pool per-diem. Pediatrics, ER, IV team, and telemetry experience. Was accountable for up to 6 patients per shift .
- Trained to assist post-op heart bypass patients, post PCI patients, and patients with vascular procedures/diagnosis
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Managed care from admission to discharge
CASE MANAGER
SCOTLAND WOUND HEALING CENTER
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers. Over 40 patients per day.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies
REGISTERED NURSE
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2003 - 01.2007
- Treating patients using variety of methods, such as aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Fayetteville, NC12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lumberton, NC05.2003
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
FIRSTHEALTH CARDIOLOGY
12.2016 - Current
CASE MANAGER
SCOTLAND WOUND HEALING CENTER
10.2011 - 12.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH
09.2010 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 10.2011
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE