Angela Vanderheyden
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate nurse with 19 years of diverse experience spanning school nursing, acute care, and adult and geriatric nurse practitioner roles. Adept at providing high-quality patient care, fostering a nurturing environment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of excellence in clinical practice, patient advocacy, and education. Now seeking to leverage extensive expertise and passion for teaching to transition into a fulfilling career as a nurse educator. Dedicated to empowering the next generation of nurses through education, mentorship, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed School Nurse
Minnetonka Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students at Minnetonka High School.
- Oversaw health services for school of 3700 students and faculty.
- Provide supervision and training of health office staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Managed Medical Emergency Response Team and educated team members on response protocols.
- Educated teachers and staff on management of classroom medical emergencies and first aid care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding immunization records, tracking data and informing families of missing documentation.
- Provided ongoing support for students dealing with chronic health conditions, facilitating communication between families, physicians, and school personnel.
- Assisted in crisis situations by providing first aid treatment and coordinating emergency response efforts as necessary.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to address complex cases involving student health concerns effectively collaboratively.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with District Health Service Director and carried out Covid response plan during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Member of Crisis Team that works to support with any significant issue impacting student body or staff.
Nurse Practitioner
Park Nicollet Community Senior Care Clinic
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Provided primary care to caseload of patients in long term care and assisted living facility settings.
- Rounded as house provider managing acute and chronic health needs of adult and geriatric patients in transitional care unit setting.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated staff, patients and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments to facilitate optimal care plan.
- Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
- Served as preceptor to nurse practitioner students and mentor to facility nursing staff.
- Identified learning needs and provided in-service learning opportunities to nursing staff.
- Facilitated advance care planning and end of life coordination of care with patients, families, and staff.
- Performed medication reconciliation addressing polypharmacy concerns and impacts on health of geriatric patients.
- Participated on committee re-designing nurse practitioner and physician model of care in assisted living setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
Staff Nurse
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
07.2005 - 10.2010
- Worked on Medical Telemetry and ICU Step-Down Units
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Implemented interventions, including telemetry monitoring, medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, nasogastric tube insertion, feeding tube management, airway management, tracheostomy care, and monitored responses.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Identified patient care requirements and learning needs by establishing personal rapport with patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Precepted student nurses during summer internship program and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Served as charge nurse and resource to unit staff.
- Achieved certification in progressive care nursing.
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2005
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Complex Care Management
- Evidence Based Practice
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Crisis Intervention
- Health Screening
- Emergency Preparedness
- EMR Systems
- Precepting and Mentoring
- Advance Care Planning
Certifications & Licensures
- Adult-Geriatric Certified Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- MN Board of Nursing Licensure: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, & Licensed School Nurse
- BLS certification through American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed School Nurse
Minnetonka Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Park Nicollet Community Senior Care Clinic
10.2010 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
07.2005 - 10.2010
Master of Arts - Nursing
Saint Catherine University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
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