Angela Underwood
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU background. Possess essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families and medical staff along with outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying neurological or any other changes, and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Direct observation and assistance with intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Safely administered medications.
- Monitored effects of critical drips such as Vasodilators, Vasopressors, Sedation, etc.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola , Florida
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Assessed and evaluated patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for discharged patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all treatments provided to patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to provide prompt interventions for critically ill patients.
- Coordinated communication between physicians, family members, and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
- Assisted with training students who were completing clinical rotations through our facility.
- Evaluated results from laboratory tests performed on patients under my supervision.
HUC/PCT
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
02.2011 - 02.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL11-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute
Pensacola, FL09-2020
Skills
- Compassionate Care & Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking & Effective Communication
- Reliable & Responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient Safety / Advocacy
- Family Support
- Documentation & Reporting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Emergency Interventions
- Quality Improvement
- Ventilator management
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Time management abilities
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Pulmonary Assessments
Certification
- ACLS/BLS American Heart Associations Exp. 4/30/2025
- NIH Stroke Scale Exp. 6/30/2025
- Nursing License Exp. 7/31/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
HUC/PCT
Baptist Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute