Angela Paul
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over Number years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Performed Tracheostomy and ventilator care.
- Accompanied patients to school and doctors appointments.
- Schedule doctors appointments for patients, refilled patients medications and restock patients medical supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Healthcare And Nursing Services
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Administered Medication and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Preformed Tracheostomy and ventilator care.
- Attended school and doctor appointments with patient.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
License Practical Nurse
Bayada Nurses
05.2011 - 02.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for over Number Type and Type patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Canton Center for Nursing and Healing
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Best Care College
East Orange, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Tracking Symptoms
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Writing Reports
- Patient Assessments
- Task Delegation
- Direct Patient Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Dispensing
- Charting and Recording
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Assessment
- Documenting Intake
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Canton Center for Nursing and Healing
06.2023 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2016 - 07.2022
License Practical Nurse
Bayada Nurses
05.2011 - 02.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Healthcare And Nursing Services
01.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Best Care College