Angela Sexton
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of nursing treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Cerner and Epic use with proven history of efficient and effective triage. Diligent ICU Staff Nurse with demonstrated success in emerging patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and enviromental conditions. Team-oriented professional offering support and comfort to patients and families through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays. Patient-centered Intensive Care Registered Nurse with experience treating patients in intensive care units. Communicates effectively with distressed patients and coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel RN
ICU Travel RN, TruStaff
Silver Spring, MD
09.2020 - Current
- Experienced and versatile leader with more than 18 years’ service in the United States Army and over 9 years as a Special Forces Operator. Proven ability to lead high-performing multi-functional teams of nearly 20 personnel in dynamic and high-risk environments. Entrusted with managing and maintaining accountability for resources worth as much as $10M. Capable of performing in roles normally filled by O-5/GS-14 level, engaging with high-level Army, state, partner agency, and international leaders. Established track record of forging and maintaining constructive and successful relationships with interagency and foreign partners to meet mission objectives. Eager to apply proven leadership ability and talent for collaboration to meeting and exceeding organizational goals.Providing primary nursing care for up to three critically ill patients and their families
- Emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support and advanced life support, and other conditions requiring stabilizing interventions
- Performing as integral part of the critical care team
- Capable of critically thinking and providing outstanding patient care in unfamiliar environments
- Administered high-risk medications such as vasopressors and sedatives
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Critical Care patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Medical/Surgical critical care units.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps and other invasive and non invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment
ICU RN
Tennova Healthcare
Clarksville , TN
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Carefully observe and document patient medical information and vital signs
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans
- Monitor critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Managing IV Fluids, High Risk Medications and Drips based on nursing judgement and orders
- Manages patients on mechanical ventilation
- Assist Intensivist/ RT/ IR/ PA with central line, arterial lines, pulmonary artery lines, mechanical ventilation or any bedside procedure to support patient needs.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Contributed to 30 bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 05.2019
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Admission
- Disease Processes
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Critical Care Nursing
- EMR Systems
- Health Evaluation
- Emergency Care Management
- Catheter Monitoring
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Ventilation
- PICC Lines
- Patient Education
- Sedation Management
- Cardiac Disorders
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Interdisciplinary Care
- External Pacemakers
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Nursing Process
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Chest Tube Management
- Ng Tube management
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Blood Transfusions
- Atrial Fibrillation
Accomplishments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care experience
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/ family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Proficient with numerous HER systems including EPIC and Cerner
- Skilled and trained in medication distribution equipment including Omni-cell and Pyxis
- High Level Research Capabilities
Certification
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification
Guided Imagery with Patients: Advanced Training for Nurses Certification
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training ( 2 Contact Hours)
Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Management Certification
Achievements
Sigma Theta Tau International Nu Phi Chapter Induction
Timeline
ICU Travel RN
ICU Travel RN, TruStaff
09.2020 - Current
ICU RN
Tennova Healthcare
06.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University