Angela Smith
East Amherst,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo , NY
09.2024 - Current
- Prior to surgery, I prepare the operating room by ensuring that appropriate supplies are available, ensuring safe medical clearance, interviewing the patient and families to clarify information and answer questions, and prepare medications. Upon bringing the patient into the OR, I position the patient and assist anesthesia with intubation.
- During surgery, I assist surgeons with various procedures, monitor patient vitals, order labs and blood, handle specimens, and monitor everyone in the room to maintain an aseptic environment.
- I complete thorough documentation during surgery and communicate with all appropriate healthcare staff as needed.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Phoenix Physical Therapist
Clarence
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing functional training per PT orders, therapeutic massage, use of Graston tools, and cupping.
- Documentation, patient education, multidisciplinary communication, and maintaining a sanitary workplace.
- Encouraged patients to participate in self-care activities at home between visits, which included stretching, exercises, and managing pain.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Buffalo Rehab Group
East Amherst, USA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Teaching functional exercises and stretches to patients
- Critical thinking to progress or make modifications to plan of care, and maintain patient safety
- Provide patient education pertaining to diagnosis and exercises to do at home
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmology Associates of WNY
Williamsville
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed eye pressure and vision acuity checks on patients prior to the doctor's eye exam.
- Promoted eye health and applied appropriate eye drops during the patient's visit.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems to enter patient data, improving clinic efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
Education
Accelerated BSN - Nursing
D'youville University
Buffalo08.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant -
Niagara County Community College
Niagara Falls08.2020
Skills
- Operating room techniques
- Surgical preparation
- Perioperative nursing
- Sterile technique
- Patient safety
- Surgical procedures
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- Bachelors of Nursing - License: 966145
- BLS CPR
Timeline
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Phoenix Physical Therapist
04.2022 - 05.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Buffalo Rehab Group
08.2020 - 04.2022
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmology Associates of WNY
02.2019 - 07.2020
Accelerated BSN - Nursing
D'youville University
Physical Therapist Assistant -
Niagara County Community College