Angela McClelland, BSN, RN
Ottawa
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Interim Hospice, excelling in hospice and palliative care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through end of life care using strong clinical judgment. Adept at medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering positive relationships within interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Interim Hospice
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Triage Registered Nurse for Urgent Care
Vera Whole Health
06.2020 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Director of Nursing
Vital Core Health Strategies
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-1999
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Case management
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Interim Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Triage Registered Nurse for Urgent Care
Vera Whole Health
06.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Nursing
Vital Core Health Strategies
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emporia State University
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