Angela Schleiss
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and clinical assessment, I enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes at PeaceHealth by prioritizing patient safety and emotional support. Skilled in pain assessment and end-of-life care, my approach significantly improved comfort and well-being, demonstrating a profound impact on both patients and their families. Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
Travel Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield School of Nursing
Portland, OR05.2006
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Pain assessment
- Emotional Support
- End of life care
- Family Support
- Family Education
- Grief counseling
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Needs Assessment
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth
09.2022 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
06.2021 - 09.2022
Travel Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield School of Nursing
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