Angela Mears
Evansville,IN
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 15+ year record in field.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Evansville State Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and promptly reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
River Point Nursing Home
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse
Tennova Hospital - Clarksville
11.2017 - 06.2023
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
St. Marys hospital
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
LPN
Decatur Memorial Hospital
07.1998 - 03.2014
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Decatur Vocational School of Practical Nursing
Dectur Il03.1998
Skills
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS Training - 2022
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Registered Nurse
River Point Nursing Home
08.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Evansville State Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tennova Hospital - Clarksville
11.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Marys hospital
02.2014 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital
02.2011 - 04.2014
LPN
Decatur Memorial Hospital
07.1998 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Decatur Vocational School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Education and Training
other,other