Angela Tacey
Boulder,MT
Summary
With a proven track record at St. Peters Health, I leveraged advanced wound dressings and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, notably reducing hospital readmissions. My expertise in complex wound care and ability to foster professional growth among peers underscore my commitment to excellence in nursing.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in providing specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs. Demonstrated ability to implement effective treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes. Proven track record in patient education and team collaboration.
Experienced with managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence cases. Utilizes advanced care techniques to improve patient recovery. Knowledge of patient education and cross-functional team coordination to achieve comprehensive care goals.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
St. Peters Health
07.2020 - Current
- Championed patient safety initiatives focused on reducing skin breakdown risk factors in vulnerable populations.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, ensuring access to appropriate resources and interventions during their healing journey.
- Contributed to organizational accreditation efforts by maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and clinical practice guidelines.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering professional development and growth within the specialty.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and personalized care approaches.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies in wound care product selection, ensuring state-of-the-art treatments were available for patients.
- Provided expert consultation for challenging wound cases, leading to successful treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various skin barrier products, contributing to cost-effective inventory management decisions.
- Served as a resource person for colleagues seeking guidance on complex ostomy cases, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Spearheaded staff education initiatives to ensure up-to-date knowledge on best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.
- Streamlined clinical processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based wound care and prevention strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for wound-related complications through comprehensive patient education and followup.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montana Developmental Center
08.2010 - 12.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Carroll College
Helena, MT05-2020
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Debridement techniques
- Fecal incontinence interventions
- Urinary incontinence interventions
- Preoperative counseling
- Continence management
- Peristomal skin care
- Advanced wound dressings
- Stoma site marking
- Nutritional counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Wound treatment
- Complex wound care
- Ostomy care
Certification
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
- [Area of certification]
Timeline
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
St. Peters Health
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montana Developmental Center
08.2010 - 12.2019
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
- [Area of certification]
Bachelor of Science -
Carroll College
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