Angela McCullough
Trussville,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Main
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Alabama Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's East
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Patient Care Technician/Student Nurse Intern Tier I/II
Ascension St. Vincent's East
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Patient Care Technician/Student Nurse Intern - Medical Surgical, Stepdown, Ortho, ICU, and Emergency Department
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, Alabama05.2023
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, Alabama08.2022
Masters Certificate - Worship Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona12.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Performing EKGs
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency Care
- Splinting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 1-195074, Alabama Board of Nursing, 06/2023 - 06/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 2-075731, Alabama Board of Nursing, 09/2022 - 12/2023
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/2023 - 01/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/2023 - 08/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/2023 - 09/2025
Extracurricular Activities
Co-Chair of the Nursing Empowerment and Engagement Council (NEEC), Ascension St. Vincent's, Birmingham, AL, 06/23 - 06/24.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Main
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Alabama Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's East
12.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician/Student Nurse Intern Tier I/II
Ascension St. Vincent's East
07.2021 - 12.2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Masters Certificate - Worship Studies
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College