Angela Paka
2203 Hampshire Drive,Hyattsville, MD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, skilled in problem resolution and evidence-based practices. Experienced in optimizing patient care through effective teamwork, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and safety.
With a broad skill set cultivated through various clinical experiences, I look forward to continuing to contribute to success in the healthcare field and promoting the best possible outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
Washington, District of Columbia
03.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care strategies.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to 4-5 patients at a time on a 32-bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, provide education to patients and families about health conditions, and advocate for their needs.
- Charge Nurse: supervising and leading staff and providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality patient care,
- Assigning duties to staff and delegating, creating staff assignments, assisting in conflict resolution, acting as a point of contact in emergent situations, and managing and allocating resources efficiently.
- Preceptor/Clinical Coach: assisted in the professional development of nursing students and new-grad nurses, provided appropriate feedback, and encouraged open dialogue. Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and healthcare team members to address concerns.
- Understanding of diagnostic results and how they affect the plan of care for the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD12-2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Phlebotomy: blood draws, blood cultures, and specimen collection
- Wound care: dressing changes, drain care, wound vac placement, and management
- Central line management
- Sepsis management
- Foley insertions
- Chest tube management
- IV therapy
- Infection control/aseptic technique
- Post-operative care
- Telemetry/cardiac monitoring
Certification
CPR/BLS by American Heart Association 2025-2027
Committees
- Safety Coach-providing real-time feedback on patient safety practices, identifying and reporting near misses, and fostering a culture of safety through peer coaching. Trained to observe, reinforce safe behaviors, and help prevent harm by ensuring staff are following safety protocols and have the right tools to speak up about concerns for improvement.
- Wound Prevalence Committee- unit resource for providing education with evidence based research and quality improvement and auditing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University