ANGELA M CAISON
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
To provide healthcare while ensuring autonomy, dignity and respect. To provide patient focused care with positive patient and family interactions. To promote a positive environment, excellent communication, and teamwork. A Registered Nurse with 28 years of bedside and leadership experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
Martinsburg, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive learning sessions to enhance student engagement and communication.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth and support.
- Designed innovative teaching materials that align with current educational standards and practices.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Provide support and resources to staff.
- Staff nurse
- CNA certification classes
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care approaches.
- Monitored patient vital signs, analyzing trends to ensure timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
- Resource Nurse, Patient Flow Coordinator and relief charge.
Community Supervisor
Williamsport Retirement Village
Williamsport, MD
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high-quality resident care and satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented community engagement programs to enhance resident participation.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate comprehensive resident care plans.
RN Evening Supervisor
Clary Grove
Martinsburg, WV
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Disciplined, self driven and patient focused individual.
- Resource for all staff.
- Supervisor of LPN, CNA and ancillary staff who provide care to the elderly population both long term and skilled nursing residents.
- IV and Blood draw resource.
- Medication administration with respiratory treatments and wound care.
- Blood glucose testing and recording.
- Complete admissions and discharges of skilled patients.
RN Emergency Room
Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg, WV
03.2012 - 10.2019
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
- Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.
- IV therapy resource nurse with ultrasound guided therapy experience.
- Implemented Rapid Medical Evaluation unit in the ER- see 40-60 patients a day.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
RN Director
Valley Health
Winchester, Va
05.2010 - 11.2014
- Supervised up to 45 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
- Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.
RN Director and Assistant Nurse Manager
Valley Health
Winchester, Va
06.2000 - 05.2010
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Supervised 60 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews and evaluations.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
RN Medical Surgical Unit
Valley Health System
Winchester, Va
01.1999 - 05.2010
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Prerequisite Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA, USAASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Va, USASkills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, WV, 82632, Compact State License
- TNCC, Trauma Nurse Core Course
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by JACHO and State regulations.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Educator
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Community Supervisor
Williamsport Retirement Village
10.2020 - 10.2021
RN Evening Supervisor
Clary Grove
11.2019 - 10.2020
RN Emergency Room
Berkeley Medical Center
03.2012 - 10.2019
RN Director
Valley Health
05.2010 - 11.2014
RN Director and Assistant Nurse Manager
Valley Health
06.2000 - 05.2010
RN Medical Surgical Unit
Valley Health System
01.1999 - 05.2010
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Prerequisite Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Shenandoah University