Angela Wopat
Elroy,WI
Summary
Compassionate RN with expertise in care coordination and chronic disease management. Proven ability to educate patients and families while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with health protocols.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Care Manager, Field Care Nurse
Humana
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2022 - 09.2026
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed chronic conditions through regular patient assessments and follow-ups.
- Educated patients on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to track patient progress and outcomes.
- Developed community resources to support patient health initiatives.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging for home health services and post-hospital follow up appointments.
- Performed initial assessments on newly referred patients to determine eligibility for case management services.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with difficult situations involving illness or death.
- Conducted home visits to assess the health status of patients in their homes or other community settings.
- Advised families about available resources in the community that could provide assistance with medical bills or other financial concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention and treatments.
- Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in electronic medical record system.
RN Staff Nurse
Elroy Health Services
Elroy, Wisconsin
2019 - 2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient health and documented vital signs accurately and timely.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care strategies.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Provided compassionate support to residents and addressed their emotional needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols daily.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Assessed health condition of patients and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care services.
- Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Royall High School
Elroy, WI05-1994
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-1994
Skills
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health assessments
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Clinical assessment
- Wound care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- ICD-10
- Procedure assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Procedure room preparation
Timeline
RN- Care Manager, Field Care Nurse
Humana
04.2022 - 09.2026
RN Staff Nurse
Elroy Health Services
2019 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Royall High School
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Madison Area Technical College