Angela R. Bryan RN
Sour Lake,TX
Summary
Seeking to broaden career and skills with new opportunities. With 17 years of nursing experience in Orthopedics ranging from pre-assessment, Pre-op, OR circulating, to PACU. I possess and can offer strong problem-solving abilities, a strong willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus SETX Orthopedic/Beaumont Bone & Joint
05.2007 - Current
- Experienced in pre-assessment, Pre-op, OR circulation, and PACU
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Pre-op, PACU, and OR circulating experience
- Pre-assessment experience
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Taking vitals
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Administering immunizations
- Data collection
- Medical recordkeeping
- Supply restocking
- Operating room skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus SETX Orthopedic/Beaumont Bone & Joint
05.2007 - Current
Associates Degree - Nursing
Angelina College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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