Angela Nowell
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in pediatric critical care, including both PICU and pediatric CVICU settings. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care and manage complex medical cases. Open to relocation within the U.S. for opportunities with any employer.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
15
15
Certificatified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
15
15
Primary and Acute Pediatric Experience
15
15
Inpatient and Outpatient Pediatric NP professionalism
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pediatric Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Driscoll Children's Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed and administered plan to both acutely ill, interstate, surgical, pre and post cardiac cath, and chronic patients
- Provided and prescribed necessary medications and nutrition plans for cardiac patients
- Managed and implemented acute changes abd needs based on diagnostic imaging, labs, and treatment ,plans
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Little Angels Healthcare Center
01.2018 - Current
- Care and management of patients ranging from the neonate to young adult. Management if chronic and acute illnesses in the pediatric patient. Small surgical procedures, interpretation of laboratory data, disease management, and practice management including billing and educational programs for children and their families.
- Served as a community liaison for the local ISD and children served in the community as well as implemented a childhood initiative to assist with the epidemic of childhood obesity.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Maintained pediatric patient case load of Number active individuals and Number families.
- Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
- Evaluated response of patients to interventions by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
- Evaluated child's response to treatment through phone calls and follow up visits.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Varied Companies
05.1996 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients in the pediatric ICU and pediatric CVI U
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Assignment
El Paso Children’s Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Care and management of patients ranging from the neonate to young adult. Management if chronic and acute illnesses in the pediatric patient. Small surgical procedures, interpretation of laboratory data, disease management, and practice management including billing and educational programs for children and their families.
- Served as a community liaison for the local ISD and children served in the community as well as implemented a childhood initiative to assist with the epidemic of childhood obesity.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ Manager
Estrada Pediatria Clinica
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Care and management of patients ranging from the neonate to young adult. Management if chronic and acute illnesses in the pediatric patient. Small surgical procedures, interpretation of laboratory data, disease management, and practice management including billing and educational programs for children and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Worked in the Pediatric Emergency room of a large children's hospital providing assessment, planning, implementation, testing; including X Rays, CTs, Pap Smears, and laboratory exams on the acutely ill patient from the neonate to young adult. Performed multiple procedures including but not limited to ; suturing, incision and drainage, removal of foreign bodies, lumbar puncture, casting, and reading and interpretation of radiology results.
Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Total Pediatric Health Care
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided well-child care including immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and health promotion education
- Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for infants, children, and adolescents while incorporating psychosocial elements.
- Performed in office procedures including venipuncture, cryotherapy, and mini dermatological procedures.
Clinical Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Tampa General Hospital
05.2003 - 12.2013
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Type critical care units.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
08-2011
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
08-2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
08.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Pediatrics
- Acute care expertise
- Behavioral health
- Chronic disease management
- Nutrition counseling
- Mental health support
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Growth monitoring
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Physical examinations
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic plans
- Screenings
- Family guidance
- Therapeutic planning
- Urgent care procedures
- Emergency care
- Parent counseling
- Lab results interpretation
- Well-baby examinations
- Well childhood exams
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Medical chart management
- Diagnostics
- Pediatric treatment protocols
- Physician collaboration
- Care plan management
- Medication prescribing
- Laceration repair
- Pediatric physical exams
- Diagnostic testing
RN
Urgent Care
Clinical Trials
Practice Management
EMR
Meditech
Patient plans and implementation
Plan and prescribed medication based on treatment plan
Acute care skills a-line and CVL placement
Intubation with gladiacope
PIV and PICC placement
Interpretation of X-rays
Cerner
ICU Experience
Epic
Nurse Practitioner 15 years
Critical Care RN 30 years
Critical Care Experience
Laboratory Management
Triage
Hospital Experience
Venipuncture
Medication Administration
Laboratory Experience
Cerner
Employee Orientation
EMR Systems
Patient Care
Spreadsheets
Pulling of CT and Chest wires
Temporary Pacemaker
Certification
- CNP Expires: July 2028 State: FL
- CNP Expires: January 2028 State: TX
- RN Expires: July 2028 State: FL
- RN Expires: January 2028 State: TX
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner October 2011 to Present
Assessments
- Electronic Medical Records: Best Practices — Highly Proficient Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use. Full results: Highly Proficient
- CPNP Skills: Clinical Judgment — Highly Proficient Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Clinical Judgment — Highly Proficient Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Highly Proficient Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information Request
CPNP, CPN, CCRN, ELNEC, Lifelink Donor Specialist, PALS, BLS, ACLS, ABLS.
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - Driscoll Children's Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Assignment - El Paso Children’s Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Little Angels Healthcare Center
01.2018 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ Manager - Estrada Pediatria Clinica
06.2017 - 11.2018
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Children’s Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Total Pediatric Health Care
02.2012 - 01.2015
Clinical Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Tampa General Hospital
05.2003 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse, PICU - Varied Companies
05.1996 - Current
Gulf Coast State College - Associate Degree In Nursing, Nursing Science
08.1993 - 05.1996
USF Tampa - Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Nursing
University of South Florida - Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program