ANGELA REED
Concordia,KS
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 16 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at provider and staff communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of multiple treatments, planning interventions and executing care for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport for approximately 3 patient interactions per day.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Functions as relief Charge RN as needed
- Confers with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission. Department routinely occupied by 35 or more patients at any given time.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nursing Faculty
Cloud County Community College, Concordia
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical/lab rotations
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
- Identified areas of improvement for assuring attendance and punctuality of students for lab/clinical rotations
- Facilitates lectures for second year RN (registered nurse) students related to advanced medical-surgical content focusing on pathophysiology, exercising clinical judgement, and developing critical thinking skills
- Developed simulation and classroom assignments to reinforce application of skills for current content area being taught
- Built and facilitated multiple patient care simulation scenarios for second year students utilizing high fidelity Gaumard Healthcare Simulators for clinical instruction
- Facilitated development and improvement of Final Simulation Project in collaboration with DNP faculty member with focus on student learning through creation. Supervised over 35 students for this project and throughout the year.
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
ICU, Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control life threatening symptoms and provide effective treatments
- Cared for as many as 16+ patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in the Emergency Department, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and paramedics
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Cared for culturally diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services while waiting for transfer to cardiac catheterization services or Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings
- Participated in the Emergency Psychiatric Intervention Committee, assisting with implementation and evaluation of interventions to manage patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies
- Triage, Primary and Charge Nurse roles as needed.
Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry, monitoring central venous catheters, arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Functioned in Covid ICU unit a significant amount of time managing patients in various stages of critical illness necessitating escalation of therapy
- Utilized Epic EMR.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversaw various aspects of care such as assisting with insertion and monitoring of central venous catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous diagnoses
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes
- Participated in Sim Lab Educational Experiences
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored and recorded hemodynamic data, analyzed records and charts to define care needs and requirements
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Worked with ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain ventilation within optimal ranges
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery such as Continuous
- Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Ballon Pump, Impella (limited), Transvenous Pacemakers
- Arctic Sun Targeted Temperature Management
- Documented work in Meditech Expanse and updated patients' charts with orders and observations
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and utilizing strong infection control procedures during COVID-19
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Salina Surgical Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to- understand terms
- Managed 4+ patients recovering from surgical procedures per shift
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in Cerner EMR conversion as a Super User, assisting staff with transition to new charting system
- Maintained communication with providers concerning patient status and facilitated transfer to higher level of care as needed.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Traveling, Various Contracting Agencies
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery to include EVD's, lumbar drains, ICP/CPP monitoring, ventilators, wound vac
- Managed needs of acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
- Coached junior nurses on protocols, procedures and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes
- Documented work in Meditech and Cerner systems; updated patients' charts with orders and observations
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry, assisted with insertion and monitoring of central venous catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Neuro, Burn, Medical, Surgical, Cardiac Critical Care Units (Wichita, Kansas) and Neuro-Trauma Unit (Kearney, Nebraska)
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
Outpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action
- Oversaw administration of hemodialysis in addition to monitoring/assisting dialysis technician patient assignment
- Utilized automated healthcare database E Cube Clinicals to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Cared for patients in 24-chair clinic, supporting fellow nurses and technicians in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health
06.2007 - 03.2015
- Supervised up to 9 Registered Nurses, 2 telemetry technicians and 2-3 specialty technicians per shift.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Populations served include, but are not limited to, pre and post cardiac catheterization/intervention, cardiac surgery, general surgery, medical patients
- Sepsis Education Facilitator
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Participated in Simulation Lab exercises for educational enrichment
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, orogastric and peg tubes
- Triaged incoming phone calls from Emergency Department and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize patient placement and transfers
- Worked with patients diagnosed with multiple medical conditions including but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, coronary artery disease, post PCI and cardiovascular surgery, renal failure, and sepsis to assess needs, determine best options for care, and implement lifesaving interventions
- Patient care equipment competencies and experience includes ventilators, bipap machines, Vapotherm, EKOS, Datascope IABP
- Arctic Sun TTM, Temporary Pacemakers, CRRT, chest tubes, EVD's and lumbar drains
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies by participating in Policy and Procedure Committee, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines
- Participated in Rapid Response Team, Code Team, Trauma
- Team, and Critical Care Transport
Shift Qualified Reserve Firefighter
EMT, Concordia Fire Department, Concordia
09.2003 - 12.2009
- Functioned as Fire and EMS Shift Qualified personnel, providing 911 services for the local service area and responding for long distance transfers of patients to receiving medical facilities for definitive care
- Worked in two-person team for 911 EMS response and long-distance transfers
- Held Firefighter 1 and EMT-I certifications, EVOC qualified during employment
- Knowledgeable in rescue/extrication tools and methods
- Participated in community awareness activities such as Fire Prevention Week and Pre-
- Prom MVC mock scene with extrication and patient transfer demonstration.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05.2007
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Treatment Coordination
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Medicine
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Healthcare Provider BLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- In-flight Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Affiliations
American Academy of Critical Care Nurses
Emergency Nurses Association
The Foundation for Western Professionals, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Trauma Nurse Core Course
Certification
- AACN Certified CCRN
- ACLS
- PALS
- Healthcare Provider BLS
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Faculty
Cloud County Community College, Concordia
08.2022 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
ICU, Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Salina Surgical Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Traveling, Various Contracting Agencies
09.2015 - 12.2016
Outpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
03.2015 - 09.2015
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health
06.2007 - 03.2015
Shift Qualified Reserve Firefighter
EMT, Concordia Fire Department, Concordia
09.2003 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cloud County Community College
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