ANGELA MORIN
Summary
My professional mission statement is to provide excellent patient care with compassion, integrity, without prejudice, while always learning and adapting to the ongoing changes in healthcare. I want to be an inspiration and lead by example when facing high expectations and adapting to make changes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Dr. David Newman
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients prior to operation to alleviate concerns.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before, during and after operations as well as administered pain management medications accordingly.
- Reviewed charts for completeness, meeting documentation protocols prior to and after surgical procedure.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes.
- Performed sterile technique to ensure a safe environment for all personnel in the operating room setting.
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to surgeon during operations.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team members to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided discharge instructions to support continuum of care.
- Assessed discharge readiness criteria prior to discharging surgical patients.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
10.2012 - Current
- I work in a level III NICU as an ALS (Advanced Life Support) nurse.
- As an ALS nurse, I attend high-risk deliveries, assess the newborns, provide life saving interventions, as needed and assign APGAR scores, while adhering to NRP guidelines.
- I place umbilical lines, intubate, perform arterial blood sampling, and needle aspiration due to a pneumothorax.
- While at the bedside, I take care of patients on ventilators, various breathing modalities, with central lines, peripheral IV's, and chest tubes.
- I participate in regular interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress towards goals of care.
- As a charge nurse, I assess staffing needs, give assignments accordingly, communicate with charge nurses and supervisors throughout the hospital system regarding staffing needs and patient issues, admit patients, and place orders for lab and procedures needed.
- I demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with multidisciplinary team members.
- I have completed the beginning and advanced preceptor classes.
- I am part of the MOCK CODE team and provide education at quarterly skills labs for current employees.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Rancho Springs Medical Center
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Provided excellent care to newborns and provided education to parents regarding care for their infant along with lactations support.
- Attended high risk deliveries and C-Sections, assigned APGAR scores and performed life saving interventions as needed per NRP guidelines.
- Stabilized and treated sick infants while awaiting transport to a higher level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital
10.2005 - 04.2011
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Cared for patients with medically complex diagnoses on multiple drip and drug regimes, with chest tubes, central lines, intracranial pressure lines, bladder irrigation lines, on ventilators, oscillators, and various breathing modalities.
- Provided care for patients pre and post-surgery from procedures such as PDA ligation to repair of gastroschesis and cardiac surgery.
- Attended continuing education workshops to stay current on best practices in the field of neonatology.
- I was the Vice President and President of ICANN (Inland County Association of Neonatal Nurses) for 2 years and along with myself and the other officers we wrote newsletters and conducted quarterly meetings and put together annual conferences.
Respiratory Therapist
Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center
08.1993 - 10.2005
- Provided quality respiratory care in all areas of the hospital including the NICU and Emergency Department.
- I consulted and worked closely with physicians regarding treatment plans, protocols, and procedures for patients needing respiratory care.
- I cared for patients on ventilators, obtained arterial blood gas samples, suctioned intubated and non-intubated patients, administered breathing treatments, provided supplemental oxygen, and performed chest physiotherapy.
- I performed EKG's, diagnostic pulmonary function tests and monitored patients with breathing difficulties
- Responded to emergency situations and assisted with all cardiac and/or respiratory arrests throughout the hospital, which included intubations, chest compressions, and ventilation.
- I assisted physicians while performing bronchoscopies and obtaining lung biopsies for slide studies and lab cultures.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2021
Associate Nursing -
Excelsior College
08.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda06.1993
Skills
- ALS - 12 years
- Charge Nurse - 12 years
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient and Family Education
- Emergency Interventions
- Discharge Planning
- Instrument passing
- IV Insertion, Children and Adults
- Developmental care
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- BLS, exp. 11/2024
- NRP, exp. 02/2025
- RNC, exp. 12/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Dr. David Newman
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
10.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Rancho Springs Medical Center
04.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse, NICU
Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital
10.2005 - 04.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center
08.1993 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Nursing -
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Loma Linda University
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