Angela Trueblood
Killeen,TX
Summary
EXPERIENCED TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE. Seeking a Registered Nurse position in a progressive and outstanding medical facility. My background demonstrates my ability to perform and exhibit an incredibly positive environment with experience in ER, Tele, and MedSurg. I am a team-oriented nursing professional committed to providing the highest quality of patient care. I am well organized with the ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate, flexible in accepting assignments and responsibility, and detail-oriented and meticulous in record keeping.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and need.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to emergency department patients.
- Ensured accurate medication administration by closely adhering to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Streamlined patient flow through the department by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges effectively.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Christus Health Mother Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Temple University Health System
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Travel Registered Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Travel Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Medical Center
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
U.C. Davis Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Bayonne Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
RWJ Rahway Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Trinitas Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Hackensack Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aria Jefferson Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient and physician use.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in the telemetry unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed hourly rounds on 30-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Lasalle University
Philadelphia, PA10.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2013
Skills
- Patient Stabilization
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Physician Consultations
- Interpreting EKGs
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Conditions Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Disease Processes
- Patient Triage
- Emotional Support
- IV Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Crisis Resolution
- Clear Patient Communication
Accomplishments
- Sandra Rose Scholarship recipient.
- Honor's List 2012
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - 10/2022-10/2024
- PALS, American Heart Association - 05/2023-05/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 05/2023-05/2025
- TNCC, American Heart Association-1/2023-12/2026
- NIHSS, American Heart Association-2/2023
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel ER Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2023 - 11.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
04.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Christus Health Mother Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Temple University Health System
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Medical Center
12.2020 - 02.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
U.C. Davis Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Bayonne Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
RWJ Rahway Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2019
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Trinitas Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
02.2018 - 04.2018
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Hackensack Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aria Jefferson Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2017
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Lasalle University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Harcum College
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