Angela Walker
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Experienced Nurse bringing 30+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing procedures breathing treatments, collecting specimens and skin testing. Skilled in administering Intramuscular, intradermal, Intravenous and subcutaneous injections. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Compassionate, professional and an effective communicator with patients and families. I have 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, having graduated in August of 2022. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1823
1823
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Health Care
Fredericksburg
12.202 - Current
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- 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.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LPN Office Nurse
Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2009 - 12.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs in electronic medical records.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed skin prick and intradermal test to determine allergies
- Performed spirometry breathing test
- Collected specimens and tested patients for Influenza , Streptococcus and COVID.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided medications refills pharmacy as ordered by Primary Care Provider.
LPN Office Nurse
Adler Center For Women's Health
Stafford, VA
09.2003 - 03.2009
- Collected vital signs and roomed patients
- Gathered and collected patient history.
- Performed EKG's and phlebotomy
- Communicated lab reports as directed by Provider
- Assisted physicians with physical exams
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA08.2022
Practical Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01.1985
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA 08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Murray, UT 02.2024 - Current
Skills
- Patient Triaging
- Call Answering and Assistance such as prescription refills
- Vital Signs Recording
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Allergy testing Explanation
- Patient Charting
- Assisting Physicians
- Educating Families
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
08.2021 - 08.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg
03.2009 - 12.2021
LPN Office Nurse
Adler Center For Women's Health
09.2003 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Eastern Virginia Career College
Practical Nursing
Albany Technical College
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Health Care
12.202 - Current
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