Angela Rishel
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at WVU Hospital, excelling in empathetic communication and clinical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety through effective education and communication. Skilled in administering complex treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal care outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
WVU Hospital Radiation Oncology
02.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN
WVU Hospital Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
10.2015 - 02.2020
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about their treatment plans.
- Infusion center nurse: obtained labs/performed line care for patients, administered immunotherapy, chemotherapy, blood products, performed bone marrow transplants and photo-heresies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Research Nurse Coordinator
WVU Clinical Trials Research Unit
09.2009 - 10.2015
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients/families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and clinical trial details in a manner that patients could understand.
- Streamlined documentation processes with the physician and study liaison to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist the doctor in ensuring patients were examined and appropriate lab work and testing were completed as per study requirements.
- Meet with study monitor personnel to review collected data and ensure all documentation was complete
RN
WVU Hospital Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
2004 - 10.2009
- Assisted the physician in clinic to obtain patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educate patients on treatment plan including: lab work, chemotherapy frequency, side effects, contact information and when to call the clinic
- Assist the physician in arranging patients to receive injections, lab work and line care at other facilities.
- Act as the clinic acuity nurse to manage critical lab values, triage patients and keep the clinic flowing.
- Infusion nurse: assess patients lab values, order treatments, administer medications/chemotherapy, monitor patients for reactions
- Infusion center charge nurse: assign patient to nursing teams as appropriate, communicate with outside health agencies to set patients up for injections/chemotherapy disconnect.
RN Floor Nurse
WVU Hospital
03.2003 - 2005
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control and chemotherapy policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12-2002
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical decision-making
- Empathetic communication
- Patient education
Timeline
RN
WVU Hospital Radiation Oncology
02.2020 - Current
RN
WVU Hospital Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
10.2015 - 02.2020
RN Research Nurse Coordinator
WVU Clinical Trials Research Unit
09.2009 - 10.2015
RN Floor Nurse
WVU Hospital
03.2003 - 2005
RN
WVU Hospital Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
2004 - 10.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
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