Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
6-18-22 to 2-20-23 Took time off to care for my sister who passed away w/ cancer.
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ANGELA WRATTEN

Tulsa

Summary

Dedicated and multifaceted Registered Nurse with more than 30 years experience of direct patient care in fast- paced environments. Compassionate advocate for patients and families with history of receiving awards for excellent patient care. Experience with every age group from neonatal to geriatrics. Enthusiastic, hard working team player committed to delivering excellent customer service. Adapt at working in stressful hospital environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

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Nebraska Medicine
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of each surgical case, facilitating clear communication among team members and supporting quality assurance efforts.
  • Prevented infection risks by consistently adhering to strict aseptic protocols throughout all stages of surgical procedures.

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Cox Medical Center South
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients of all age groups including infants and children before and after procedures to deliver comfort.

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Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.

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SSM St. Anthony's
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient and staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

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Mercy Hospital Springfield
05.2021 - 11.2021

Monitored and advocated for patients and staff before, during and after surgeries.

Accounted for instruments before, during and after surgery.

Handled and labeled specimens according to hospital policy.

Ensured patient safety and respected their privacy at all times.

Ensured a clean and sterile environment at all times.


Registered Nurse

Sanford Broadway Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

COVID 19 ICU Registered Nurse

UT Health East Texas
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
  • Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Staff Registered Nurse

Maimonides
04.2020 - 05.2020
  • Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Provided exceptional care to 5-6 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

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St. John Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

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Memorial Surgery Center
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Staff Registered Nurse

St. John Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
  • Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
  • Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
  • Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

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St. Francis Health System
03.2005 - 01.2016
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

NICU Staff Registered Nurse

Tulsa Regional Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2005
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 14-bed neonatal ICU unit.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in Neonatal critical care units.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Mayes County Medical Center
02.1996 - 03.2003
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology

St. Francis Children's Hospital
01.1993 - 02.1996
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Precepted new oncology nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK
05.1993

Skills

  • Knowledge of Patient Care in Numerous Fields of Nursing
  • Caring, Hard Worker w/ Positive Attitude
  • Very Comfortable w/ Every Age Group Patient From Neonatal to Geriatrics
  • Team Player
  • Costumer Service
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient and Family Advocate
  • Computer skills
  • Strong IV Skills for Every Age Patient
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Strong Circulator Skills
  • ACLS and PALS Certified

Certification

  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS Certified

6-18-22 to 2-20-23 Took time off to care for my sister who passed away w/ cancer.

Took time off to take little sister who passed away with brain cancer to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, stay with her during hospital stays and take time off after the funeral to grieve and spend time with my family. 

Additional Information

I have 30 years experience as an RN, have worked with (and very comfortable with) every age group from Neonatal to Geriatrics. Have received awards for excellent patient and family care/customer service. I'm a hard worker, enthusiastic, dependable and a team player always eager to help others and to learn new skills. I have excellent skills in starting IV's in every age group.

Timeline

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Nebraska Medicine
01.2024 - 05.2024

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Cox Medical Center South
06.2023 - 09.2023

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Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023

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SSM St. Anthony's
12.2021 - 06.2022

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Mercy Hospital Springfield
05.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Sanford Broadway Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021

COVID 19 ICU Registered Nurse

UT Health East Texas
07.2020 - 09.2020

Staff Registered Nurse

Maimonides
04.2020 - 05.2020

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St. John Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020

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Memorial Surgery Center
02.2018 - 04.2019

Staff Registered Nurse

St. John Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

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St. Francis Health System
03.2005 - 01.2016

NICU Staff Registered Nurse

Tulsa Regional Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2005

Home Health Registered Nurse

Mayes County Medical Center
02.1996 - 03.2003

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology

St. Francis Children's Hospital
01.1993 - 02.1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rogers State University
  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS Certified
ANGELA WRATTEN