Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline

Angela Metivier

Hebron,CT

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse -Nurse Care Coordinator

Hartford Health Care At Home
2017.08 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action as needed
  • On call - triaging patient care and disease management
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Telemonitor management
  • Collaborated with other teams members for ICP and IDT calls
  • Case management- patient case loads
  • Collaborate and assist clinicians with case reviews and case management
  • Supplemental orders
  • Provided competency for field clinicians for wound vac management.
  • Assisted HHC with Kaizen for HF management
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Assist with training staff when converting to EPIC

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Hartford Health Care At Home
2014.10 - 2017.08
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Assist with medication management and monitored responses, wound care/wound vac management, Pleurx and catheter care (suprapubic and foley), trach, care, flu vaccine administration, diabetic and glucometer teaching, TF management, etc.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Bayada
2014.07 - 2014.09
  • Per Diem visits and admissions for medical surgical /orthopedic patients

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Bayada Home Health
2013.05 - 2014.07
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.


Registered Nurse

Hospice Of The North Shore And Greater Boston
2012.04 - 2013.04
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and topical and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with the team to enhance patient care on interdisciplinary meetings.
  • On call rotation

Registered Nurse, Unit Manager

Ledgewood Rehabilitation
2011.12 - 2012.04
  • Managed 44 bed rehabilitation until and staff including RN/LPN/PCAs on the unit
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Miller Memorial Community
2010.02 - 2011.12
  • Maintained wellness of long- term care unit 31 beds, and float to rehabilitation units

Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley
2007.01 - 2010.02
  • Maintained wellness of rehabilitation floor for 20 beds, and long-term care unit of 30 beds

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
05.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT
05.2011

LPN To RN Bridge Program - Nursing

Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT
03.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

New England Technical Institute, New Britain, CT
11.2006

No Degree - Nursing

Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT
05.2005

No Degree - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
05.2000

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Disease Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Caseload Management
  • Long-Term Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Home Visits
  • EPIC training
  • Wound care/wound VACs/compression care
  • Pleurx care

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

Certification

  • Registered Nurse of Massachusetts - (2011-current)
  • Registered Nurse of Connecticut - (2010-current)
  • Basic Lift Support (BLS)
  • Certified for Level 1 V.A.C.

Additional Information

  • Nominated for the Nightingale award 2017
  • Division quarterly Hero 2014
  • Hero on the home front 2013
  • Top nurse in Fairfield County, CT 2013-2014, Edition of Worldwide leaders in healthcare
  • Clinical excellence for documentation and clinical follow up 2013
  • Clinical excellence 2010-2011


Timeline

Registered Nurse -Nurse Care Coordinator - Hartford Health Care At Home
2017.08 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hartford Health Care At Home
2014.10 - 2017.08
Registered Nurse- Per Diem - Bayada
2014.07 - 2014.09
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Bayada Home Health
2013.05 - 2014.07
Registered Nurse - Hospice Of The North Shore And Greater Boston
2012.04 - 2013.04
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager - Ledgewood Rehabilitation
2011.12 - 2012.04
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse - Miller Memorial Community
2010.02 - 2011.12
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse - Apple Rehab Farmington Valley
2007.01 - 2010.02
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Norwalk Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Charter Oak State College - LPN To RN Bridge Program, Nursing
New England Technical Institute - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College - No Degree, Nursing
Central Connecticut State University - No Degree, Elementary Education
  • Registered Nurse of Massachusetts - (2011-current)
  • Registered Nurse of Connecticut - (2010-current)
  • Basic Lift Support (BLS)
  • Certified for Level 1 V.A.C.
Angela Metivier