Angela D. Geissinger
San Diego,CA
Summary
I have been in the medical field for 30 years, working as a CNA before becoming an RN in 2012. Fellow co-workers consider me a team leader and problem solver that has a reputation for composure and quick thinking during a crisis. I have exceptional planning, prioritizing, and goal setting abilities to achieve best patient outcomes. The ability to adapt to change in different environments comes naturally. I am conceptually and technically inclined and consider myself an educator who assimilates complex information and simplifies the delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Nurse
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Iredell Health System
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Pre and post cardiac cath, patients requiring telemetry
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Post surgical, ortho, med-surg requiring telemetry
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Intermittent care for organ transplants
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Covid crisis Position, cardiac stepdown
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Miami University Health System
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Covid crisis position also designated float to PCU, cardiac, and oncology
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Registered Nurse
Texas Precision Surgical Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Registered,prepped and recovered patients for same day surgery, surgeries included pain epidurals, cataract, and carpal tunnel and ortho
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Medica Toledo Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
- ENDO as a moderate sedation RN, primary circulator, pre and post procedure, including admitting, recovery and educated discharges.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Travel Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Floating to telemetry, PCU, and inpatient rehab
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Resource nurse with LTAC, cardiac, med-surg, surgical, neuro and rehab pulmonary/ventilator weaning, wound care, high acuity and complex treatment, neuro, post trauma, and infectious disease
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse
University Health Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Travel Nurse
Summa Akron City Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Floating to med-surg, telemetry, ortho, ICU, and intermediate unit, specializing in cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Med-surg telemetry unit in a 338-bed facility, using the team nursing method
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Registered Nurse
University Health Care
10.2014 - 03.2016
- RN position in the Heart and Vascular Institute, as a resource RN including
- Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Center, Cardiovascular Care, prep, recovery and observation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Charge Nurse
Edwin Shaw Rehab Center
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Bed facility, patient population included; spinal cord injuries, traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, CVA, renal, ortho, and debility caused by other medical comorbidities
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
CNA
Akron General Medical Center
04.2005 - 05.2012
- Worked as a CNA on a surgical unit also in ED as senior trauma technician 532-bed, non-profit, research and teaching hospital, a level one trauma center, Magnet Status
- Skills Twelve years experience
- Direct patient care with Alzheimer in a long term nursing facility Three years experience
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- In a private home total care and personal assistance for quadriplegic Performed assessments, intravenous therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition, complex wound care, monitored various drainage devices, performed trach care and suction, cared for vented patients, including weaning trials Interpreting cardiac rhythms using EKG and telemetry strips
- NIH stroke scale including prevention, acute care and post care
- Supervised up to four-person staff of LPN’s; accountable for patient assignments, unit operations and overall patient care
- Proficient with cardiac, heparin, insulin and other intravenous gtts
- Administered on an intermediate telemetry monitored unit
- Transfusion of blood and blood products
- Efficient in computer charting software; Cerner, McKesson, Medilinks, Meditech, Plato and Epic Cardiac diagnostic area including administering moderate sedation and recovery
- Assisting in diagnostic testing such as Cardiac stress test, TEE, Cardioversion, and more.
PRN Nurse
South Miami Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Aultman College
Canton, OH05.2012
Bachelor of Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Kent State University RN
Kent, OH05.2014
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Joint Commission Compliance
- Compassionate and Caring
- PICC Lines
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Interpreting EKGs
- Nursing Protocols
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Heart Failure
Additional Information
License/Certification
- Florida RN 9450116 expires (07/31/2026)
- California RN 95385922 expires (10/31/25
- BLS expiration 05/2026
- ACLS expiration 05/2026
- PALS expiration 07/2025
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified 2024
Timeline
PRN Nurse
South Miami Baptist Hospital
09.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Nurse
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Nurse
Iredell Health System
12.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
03.2021 - 05.2021
Travel Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Nurse
Miami University Health System
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Texas Precision Surgical Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Medica Toledo Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
Travel Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
University Health Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
Travel Nurse
Summa Akron City Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2016
Travel Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical
03.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
University Health Care
10.2014 - 03.2016
Charge Nurse
Edwin Shaw Rehab Center
07.2012 - 09.2014
CNA
Akron General Medical Center
04.2005 - 05.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Aultman College
Bachelor of Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Kent State University RN