ANGELA UNDERWOOD
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Diligent leader with experience bringing fantastic public speaking and fierce persuasive communication. Successful at explaining complicated legal rules and changes to all levels of employees. Committed to honest, transparent advising and comprehensive representation. Dedicated to bringing integrity and outstanding leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
Brentwood, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Provided clinical oversight and direction to nursing staff members.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
- Evaluated patient care plans for appropriateness and effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Brentwood, TN
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered School Nurse
Soliant Staffing
Downers Grove, IL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Special education classroom providing lifts, changes, trach care & g-tube feeding/medication
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
Registered Nurse/Cerner Trainer
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Nursing skill in a level III NICU, clinical coordinator, Charge, precepting, PICC inserter, & delivery experience
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Collected, recorded and analyzed data related to nursing care of patients.
- Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
- Provided central line and intravenous care for patients at facility.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Golisano's Children’s Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Nursing skills of preterm infants on a 50bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Registered Nurse/Cerner Superuser
Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Nursing skills of preterm infants on 28 bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit
- Delivery nurse, preceptor experience, charge experience, cerner superuser & cerner new hire trainer.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
- Analyzed information systems and applications to identify specifications for implementation projects.
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
Chicago, IL
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Per diem assignments of preterm infants in level 3 neonatal intensive care units
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Nursing skill of preterm infants on a 36 bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit
- Delivery nurse experience
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
Winter Park Hospital
Winter Park, FL
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Nursing skill of preterm infants on a 15 bed level 2 neonatal intensive care unit
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Nursing skill of preterm infants on a 26 bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit
- Charge nurse, preceptor, & data analysis experience for vermont oxford
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee Hospital
DeKalb, IL
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Admission nurse for medical/surgical units
- Intake history, medications, start IV’s and draw blood work
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
09.2005 - 11.2007
- Nursing skill of preterm infants on a 22 bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
04.2003 - 09.2005
- Nursing care of preterm infants on a 54 bed level 3 neonatal intensive care unit
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 04.2003
- Nursing skills on a 24 bed pediatric unit
- Specializing in hematology/oncology involving chemotherapy administration
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL12.2014
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2012
Associate - Nursing
Nursing College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.2001
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Documentation and Reporting
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Clinical Process Expertise
- Patient Care Initiatives
- Information System Strategy
- Workflow Efficiency
- Infant CPR Certified
- Home Visits
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Gastroenteral Nutrition Education
- Ventilator Care
- Document Review
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Dispute Resolution
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- NRP
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
Registered School Nurse
Soliant Staffing
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse/Cerner Trainer
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Golisano's Children’s Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse/Cerner Superuser
Hinsdale Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
11.2011 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Winter Park Hospital
03.2011 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
11.2010 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
09.2005 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
04.2003 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
08.2001 - 04.2003
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate - Nursing
Nursing College of Dupage