Angela Sturgill
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated master's prepared registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in healthcare with a broad knowledge base in nursing education, leadership, management, and clinical skills. Detail-oriented professional with exemplary outcomes in patient experience. Supportive nursing leader skilled in team building and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to evidence based practice and excellent patient care for best outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clincal Manager / PRN Nurse
Kindred At Home/Centerwell Home Health
05.2022 - Current
- PRN Nurse/Quality: Insurance Realignments for nine branches within South Carolina
- PRN Nurse Clinical Manager: Workflow, Visit Impression Plan reports, Re-hospitalization reports, CRR reports.
- PRN Field Nurse: perform start of care, resumption of care, recertification, discharge and regular nursing visits.
- Clinical Manager:
- Leadership of multi-disciplinary home health care team of 10 physical, occupational, and speech therapists and 6 nurses.
- Coordinate timely scheduled clinician visits within CMS guidelines for home health care.
- Determine and address individual home care needs by reviewing clinical documentation.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Director
Trident Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Leadership of Peri-Anesthesia Services and Orthopedic Total Joint Program, serving 17 operating rooms and 40 staff members.
- Develop and implement plans for improved patient experience and patient outcomes.
- Analyze and manage quality, productivity, and financial indicators.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted the bottom line.
- Managed daily operations of Peri-Anesthesia Services, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
Orthopedic Service Line Navigator
Trident Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented successful Orthopedic Total Joint healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching, and patient satisfaction.
- Assessed patient care and outcome metrics and adjusted operational plans to uphold quality standards.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends, and identify methods for improving patient outcomes.
- Spearheaded the Joint Commission certification of Elective Total Joint Program.
- Organized and facilitated monthly Orthopedic Service Line department meetings.
- Facilitated excellence in patient experience through support, communication, education, and direction pre and post-operatively.
- Developed and presented new staff nurse orthopedic orientation education.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting the pace" and being a hands-on mentor to clinical staff.
Nursing Instructor Practicum
Charleston Southern University
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Prepared and delivered 3-hour lectures to 75 undergraduate students on orthopedics, immunology, and hematology both in-person and online.
- Developed and created clinical assignments for 16 students in clinical rotation to assess critical thinking, knowledge application, and skill set.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning, including group learning and audiovisual activities and projects.
- Prepared and administered 75 item examinations to test student knowledge acquisition.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Roper St Francis Bon Secours
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered Chemotherapy and Biotherapy agents, IV fluids, medications, and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheters and implanted access devices to support long-term treatment for cancer, infection, and other chronic conditions.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Utilization Review Nurse
Palmetto GBA/ Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Facilitated provider education during support calls.
- Served as subject matter resource, providing information related to CMS guidelines.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse / Solid Organ Transplant/Orthopedic
UK Chandler Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Pre-surgical and post-surgical care of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients.
- Post-surgical care of orthopedic trauma and orthopedic joint replacement patients.
- Assessed and monitored physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on transplantation-mandated lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Home Health Field Nurse
McDowell Home Health
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Infusion Nurse
Infusion Partners
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered IV fluids, medications, and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems in out patient infusion center.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects in out patient infusion center, local hospitals and patient homes.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Registered Nurse Applicant
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2009
- State of Kentucky RNA professional practicum. Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Medical Office Administration
OBGYN And Dermatology
01.1991 - 07.2003
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2008
Skills
- Teaching, training and mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Accreditation coordination
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses
National League for Nursing
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Certification
- RN License SC
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Clincal Manager / PRN Nurse
Kindred At Home/Centerwell Home Health
05.2022 - Current
Director
Trident Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Orthopedic Service Line Navigator
Trident Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Nursing Instructor Practicum
Charleston Southern University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Roper St Francis Bon Secours
07.2017 - 09.2018
Utilization Review Nurse
Palmetto GBA/ Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
08.2016 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse / Solid Organ Transplant/Orthopedic
UK Chandler Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2016
Home Health Field Nurse
McDowell Home Health
04.2011 - 04.2013
Infusion Nurse
Infusion Partners
11.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse Applicant
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2009
Medical Office Administration
OBGYN And Dermatology
01.1991 - 07.2003
MSN - Nursing Education
Charleston Southern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
- RN License SC
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification
- ACLS/BLS
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