Angela Puetz
Morgan,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented Pre/Op PACU nurse of 13 years. Committed to individualized patient care and organization with a talent for fast work and closely monitoring vitals. Adept at patient education and doctor collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Mount Ogden Surgical Center
Ogden, Utah
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
Out Patient Endoscopy RN
Covenant Physician Partners
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Assessed patient condition, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
- Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Placed intravenous catheter for access to receive sedative medications.
- Assessed patient to obtain accurate, complete medical history and medication reconciliation.
- Observed patient vital sign to detect delayed recovery or adverse events.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans for acute dialysis patients.
- Assessed patient's response to dialysis therapy and made appropriate adjustments to the treatment plan.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding orders for medications and other treatments.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments and reported any changes or concerns to physician.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm manner while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.
Outpatient Dialysis RN
DaVita
Glendale , AZ
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ05.2011
Skills
- Patient Admission
- Venipuncture
- Vitals Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Training Staff
Timeline
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Mount Ogden Surgical Center
10.2023 - Current
Out Patient Endoscopy RN
Covenant Physician Partners
08.2019 - Current
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
01.2014 - 08.2018
Outpatient Dialysis RN
DaVita
06.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
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