Angela Wilson
Mingo Junction,OH
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with experience in managing and providing care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and other behavioral problems. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, creating individualized care plans, and educating family members about illness management strategies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Trinity Medical Center Hospital
Steubenville, Ohio
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of physical, mental and behavioral health.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists and other medical staff members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to deescalate volatile situations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and clinical assessments utilizing Electronic Health Records.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about diagnosis, treatments options and potential side effects associated with medications prescribed by physicians.
Private Caregiver
Jenny Lamatrice
Steubenville, Ohio
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Maintained records of client care services provided including changes in condition or treatment plan.
- Created a safe environment for the patient by adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to the patient and their family members.
- Assisted in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks like laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Helped patients move around within the home or facility using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
- Took part in recreational activities with patients such as reading books or playing board games.
- Provided companionship while actively engaging in meaningful conversations with patients.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
Wellsburg, West Virginia
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Trinity Medical Center West
Steubenville, OH
10.2000 - 11.2014
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital for additional resources needed for patient care.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Organized student activities to promote learning and professional development.
- Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
- Monitored patient safety during clinical rotations by observing student's interactions with patients and staff.
- Cultivated relationships with local healthcare facilities to provide quality practicum experiences for students.
- Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching clinical nursing skills.
- Assessed student progress through exams, quizzes, assignments and other evaluation methods.
- Delivered clinical support and instruction for students during rotations.
- Developed and implemented instructional programs, tracking skill development and overall performance of students.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, and student academic progress.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
East Ohio Regional Hospital
Martins Ferry, Ohio
07.2001 - 05.2003
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sewickley Valley Hospital
Sewickley, PA
07.1992 - 06.1998
- Assessed and evaluated pediatric patients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to children with acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with other clinical staff in providing education about disease processes, prevention strategies, and health promotion activities for children and families.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis or CBCs.
- Performed routine health assessments on newborns and infants.
- Developed plans of care in collaboration with physicians, families, and other healthcare team members.
- Ensured safety of all pediatric patients through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assisted medical staff with diagnostic tests such as x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI scans.
- Facilitated referrals for further evaluation or treatment when necessary.
- Actively participated in developing individualized plans of care based on age-appropriate assessment data.
- Identified changes in patient status or response to treatment promptly and notified physicians accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs of pediatric patients including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Instructed parents and guardians on proper home care techniques for their child's condition.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Advocated for the rights and needs of pediatric patients, ensuring a child-friendly healthcare environment.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting nursing care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented strategies to reduce patient anxiety and fear, utilizing age-appropriate communication and interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on follow-up care and medication management.
- Educated parents and guardians on home care procedures, medication administration, and health maintenance.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine screening tests in accordance with healthcare guidelines.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Sewickley Valley School of Nursing
Sewickley, PA06-1992
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- registered nurse
References
- Tina Snell 740-424-0500
- Mary Beth Robertson 740-424-7224
- Abbey Wilson 740-632-0201
- Chuck Rine 740-632-0307
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Trinity Medical Center Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2020
Private Caregiver
Jenny Lamatrice
08.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
08.2015 - 08.2017
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Eastern Gateway Community College
08.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
East Ohio Regional Hospital
07.2001 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Trinity Medical Center West
10.2000 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sewickley Valley Hospital
07.1992 - 06.1998
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Sewickley Valley School of Nursing
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