Angela Woods
Wyncote,PA
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a robust background in Emergency Care, Critical Care, Geriatric, Pediatrics and Clinical Leadership. Excelled in supervising clinical teams, enhancing patient safety, and streamlining medication management. Skilled in EMR Systems and adept at fostering communication, I have significantly contributed to improving care standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTAC Charge Nurse
Artista Care at Meadow Springs
Plymouth Meeting, PA
10.2012 - 12.2024
- Experience in Respiratory and Ventilator Dependent patients
- Experience in monitoring and recording clinical information by electronic medical record
- Ability to watch over and assess patients changing condition
- Excellent knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care
- Developed strategies for pain management that were tailored to the needs of each patient.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided long-term acute care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medication and nutrition according to physician orders.
Resident Care Director
Heartis Senior Living Bucks County
Warminster, PA
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Direct management of the nursing team and medication care managers, in order to promote the health and wellness of the resident population
- Provided clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; performed and documented resident assessments, completed Individualized Service Plans, PA ASPs or RASPS, provided or delegated hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care and evaluated residents outcomes
- Provided oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process
- Certified to teach PA Medication tech program
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community
- Tracked and reported clinical quality data to identify problems or mistakes
- Actively participated as a member of the community Quality Assurance committees
- Recruited, hired and trained the clinical team members and was responsible for performance management, evaluations
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Childway Pediatrics
Landsdale, PA
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Transported medically fragile pediatrics, medically fragile children to and from medical appts
- Experienced with LTV and Trilogy vents.
- Experience with G Tubes and G/J tubes
- Experience with Trach changes and Trach tie changes as well as suctioning of the pediatric patient
- Responded quickly and appropriately to changes in the patient's condition while en route to the hospital or alternate facility.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Memory Care Director/Wellness Nurse
Bridge Senior Living Terrace at Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill, PA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed memory care unit under the direction of the Resident Care Director
- Completed government required documentation, activity attendance, and behavior notes
- Planned programming and activities, created monthly calendar of activities, and communicated calendar for residents, staff, and resident families
- Directed staff in executing activities and also assisted in executing activities
- Participated in key interdisciplinary meetings such as IDT, risk management, behavior
- Trained staff at general orientation, hands on training, and at stand up meetings
LPN Clinical Lead Supervisor
Phoebe Wyncote Nursing Home
Wyncote, PA
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Exceptional understanding of advanced nursing techniques and methods
- Experience in Covid testing for Patients and staff as needed
- Acute Care wound nurse, completes wound rounds with wound physician weekly, tracks wounds measurements
- Proven record of communicating with patients, staff and families effectively
- Excellent knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care
- 3 plus years of Exceptional Supervisory Experience with Adult, Geriatric and Pediatric Patients
LPN
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Plymouth Meeting, PA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided skilled Nursing Care Visits to patients in a home setting
- Monitored patient vital signs, including body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians
- Notified physicians when observation and change in a patient's condition
- Counseled family members to help them know what to expect as their loved one's condition and disease process
- Updated patient records as needed
- Adhered to infection control, standards of care and patient privacy standards
- Completed all nursing documentation in a timely and efficient manner
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Was Internal Medicine Office Triage/ Patient Coordinator Case Manager and Compliance Nurse
- Took incoming calls from patients and gave them medical advice according to predetermined nursing protocols
- Seen walk-in patients and made decisions about patients needing to be seen urgently, same day or next day
- Performed annual competency exams on all staff, ensured all staff remained current on licenses, continuing education and CPR
- Worked with Insurance companies regarding patient compliance and healthcare management
- Ability to do Pre-Certs for medication and DME equipment
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, according to physician orders.
Emergency Room Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
03.2008 - 01.2015
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Jenkintown, PA08-2027
Associate in Nursing (LPN) -
Princeton Institute of Technology
Glenside, PA01.2012
Skills
- PCC EMR
- EClinicalWorks EMR
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Venipuncture
- Medical Office Experience
- Ventilator experience
- Critical care experience
- Epic EMR
- Supervising experience
- Hospital experience
- Care planning
- Home health
- Nurse management
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
Timeline
Resident Care Director
Heartis Senior Living Bucks County
09.2022 - 11.2023
Memory Care Director/Wellness Nurse
Bridge Senior Living Terrace at Chestnut Hill
04.2022 - 09.2022
LPN
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2021 - 02.2022
LPN Clinical Lead Supervisor
Phoebe Wyncote Nursing Home
01.2020 - 04.2022
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Childway Pediatrics
10.2018 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
02.2015 - 06.2016
LTAC Charge Nurse
Artista Care at Meadow Springs
10.2012 - 12.2024
Emergency Room Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
03.2008 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Associate in Nursing (LPN) -
Princeton Institute of Technology