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Angela Marie Hall

Summary

8 year of experience as an registered nurse on high risk labor and delivery floor at Mercy Medical center. Currently I have 17 years of experience as Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at OB/GYN private practice and hospital based outpatient clinic. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of teaching women about sexual health and risks of sexually transmitted diseases. Provided treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and encouraged future prevention and careful sexual health. Outlined hormone treatments for women experiencing menopause or women at risk for postpartum depression.

Highly qualified and board certified Women' Health Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Associates In Women's Health Care
Chesterfield , MO
08.2011 - Current

Focus on reproductive health and the prevention or treatment of diseases specific to women.

Provide prenatal counseling and family planning to women and couples.

Provide obstetrical care to low and high-risk women.

Provide comprehensive postpartum nursing care, teaching and support.

Perform routine physical gynecological examinations and pap tests

Order and provide STD testing, treatment and counseling.

Provide contraception counseling.

Perform breast health evaluation and counseling.

Order screening, diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment for obstetrical and gynecological patients.

Highly skilled in phlebotomy and interpret lab results.

Experienced telephone triage for obstetrical and gynecological patients.

Referral to other providers or supportive services.

Provide guidance for menopause, wellness and preventative care.

Perform in office minor procedures (IUD placement; endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, and vulvar biopsy.)

  • Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
  • Administered prenatal and postnatal care for mothers to include vitamin regimens, postnatal pain management, breastfeeding coaching and hormone imbalances.
  • Performed hormone level tests and treatments for women experiencing hormone imbalances or for women dealing with postpartum depression.
  • Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations.
  • Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
  • Educated teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
  • Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual health.
  • Treated and prescribed medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
  • Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
  • Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.
  • Counseled women with minor health issues such as acne, weight problems, hair loss and digestive issues.
  • Treated women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Created diagnostic plans to assess extent of clients' disability and implement a program to access special medical treatment or workplace services.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

St Lukes Hospital Medical OBYGN Group
Chesterfield , MO
09.1990 - 08.2011

same care as current practice. Previous OBYGN moved to out of state and I joined Dr Mary Grimm in same office but is privately owned

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center, Formerly St John's Merch
Creve Coeur, MO
09.2001 - 09.2008
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Women's Health NURSE PRACTITIONER

Mercy Medical Group Obgyn
Creve Coeur, MO
06.2007 - 06.2008

Experienced telephone triage for OB and GYN patients.

Prenatal Care Coordinator (promoted prenatal education and wellness)

Provided high quality nursing care and education to antenatal and postpartum women.

Provided contraception counseling and education to women.

Provided sexually transmitted disease screening, counseling, and education to women.

Ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted lab results.

Provided guidance for menopause, wellness and preventative care.

Provided screening through physical exams and diagnostic treatment.

Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman

US Navy
Naval Base, CA
08.1992 - 03.1998
  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
  • Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
  • Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
  • Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
  • Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
  • Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders while in the field and at battalion aid stations for military personal
  • Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • treated major and minor injuries sustained from from frontline injuries while serving under Fleet Hospital Six in Zagreb Croatia
  • served on helicopter unit for immediate care and need of marines in the field as first line of medical care
  • extensive field medicine training, EMT training, and aircraft survival training


Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Missouri St Louis
St Louis, MO
08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Missouri St Louis
St Louis, MO
08.2001

Skills

  • Skilled Registered Nurse on Mother Baby Unit
  • High-risk antenatal and postpartum patients
  • Breastfeeding teaching and support
  • Newborn nursery and education
  • Resource Nurse
  • Experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Prenatal, antenatal, postpartum care
  • Physical examinations and pap tests
  • Clinical Preceptor for NP graduate students from 2006-2008
  • STD screening and education
  • Experienced at managing high risk prenatal and GYN emergencies in clinical setting

Certification

Basic Life Support Certification (2001 to present)

Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri (2001 to present)

Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Missouri (2006 to present)

National Certification Corporation Certified in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (2006 to present)

Advanced master expert aesthetic injector 2008 to present

Timeline

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Associates In Women's Health Care
08.2011 - Current

Women's Health NURSE PRACTITIONER

Mercy Medical Group Obgyn
06.2007 - 06.2008

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center, Formerly St John's Merch
09.2001 - 09.2008

Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman

US Navy
08.1992 - 03.1998

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

St Lukes Hospital Medical OBYGN Group
09.1990 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Missouri St Louis

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Missouri St Louis
Angela Marie Hall