Angela McCann
Independence,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in all aspects of direct patient care from acute care, and skilled nursing care to inpatient mental health care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Institute
2020.04 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy One
2018.07 - 2020.08
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Nurse Manager
Arlington Place Assisted Living
2016.06 - 2018.07
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for staff to share ideas and concerns.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 32-bed assisted living facility, ensuring all residents receive the care they need and maintain a healthy quality of life.
- Interacted effectively with managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Oelwein, IABachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College
Waterloo, IASkills
- Performing EKGs
- Administer Medication
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
- Therapy and Counseling
- Evaluation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Monitoring
- Mental Health Care
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Institute
2020.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy One
2018.07 - 2020.08
Nurse Manager
Arlington Place Assisted Living
2016.06 - 2018.07
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College
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