Angela McKinney
Summary
Experienced nurse with 8 years of experience, including 4 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in exceptional care for general medical surgical, stroke, and telemetry monitoring patients. Proficient in preoperative and postoperative patient care. Delivers compassionate, high-quality, and competent treatment. Efficiently administers medications, processes physician orders, and promptly reports any new symptoms or changes in patient status. Excels in collaboration and closely cooperates with colleagues and the medical team to ensure top-notch care for patients. Skilled in leadership and teamwork, committed to providing outstanding healthcare services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Moses H. Cone Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post-surgery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Supported successful implementation of newly adopted protocols within the PACU department through active involvement in training sessions and policy updates.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards for optimal patient health.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in nursing practices and trends within the PACU specialty area.
- Prevented potential adverse reactions by carefully screening patients'' allergies before administering medications or performing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Extern
Moses H. Cone Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salemtowne Nursing Facility
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
Home Health LPN
BAYADA
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Provided skilled tracheostomy care for ventilator-dependent patients within their homes for improved quality of life while reducing risk factors associated with institutional settings.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
- Assisted patients in achieving mobility goals through safe transfer techniques, ambulation support, and range of motion exercises.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Consistently maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and progress notes for thorough documentation purposes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Community Technical College
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2020
Practical Nursing - Nursing
ECPI
Greensboro, NC07.2016
High School Diploma -
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC05.2002
Skills
- Ability to use time effectively by prioritizing patient care
- Controlling pain by given medication orally or intravenously
- Critical thinking and problem solving for patient and staff
- Efficient electronic documentation
- Clinical judgment
- IV Insertion
- Ethical Practice
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Patient recovery assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Fluid Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Records Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Care Coordination
- Cardiac monitors
- Tracheostomy Care
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive health
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training staff
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- North Carolina RN License (6/2026)
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (8/2026)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (6/2025)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (3/2025)
Other
Nurse Preceptor (April 2021 - present)
Affiliations
- NCNA
- ANA
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Moses H. Cone Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse Extern
Moses H. Cone Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salemtowne Nursing Facility
07.2018 - 11.2019
Home Health LPN
BAYADA
01.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Community Technical College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
ECPI
High School Diploma -
Pinecrest High School
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