Angela Sutton
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA08.2012
MBA - Decision Science, Management Information Systems
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management: Computer Information Systems
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA12.1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Wound Management
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Patient care planning
- Care Planning
- Intake and discharge
- Procedure preparations
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Team Winner 2022
Beacon Award Team WInner 2023
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Register Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
MBA - Decision Science, Management Information Systems
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management: Computer Information Systems
Norfolk State University