Angela Smith
Sturgeon Lake,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aspirus, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in developing care plans and mentoring new staff, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
Duluth, MN
01.2005 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MNBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WISkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
01.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Superior