Angele Bernier-Mandle
Wentzville
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aesthetic Nurse, Owner
Angel Face Aesthetics
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and other injectables for optimal cosmetic results.
- Improved overall skin health for clients by performing customized chemical peels based on individual needs.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to proper sterilization protocols and infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized aesthetic consultations and treatment plans.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Conducted thorough pre-and post-treatment evaluations, ensuring patients were well-informed about procedures and expectations.
- Educated clients on skincare regimens and recommended appropriate products for at-home use.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and advancements through continued professional development.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance or assistance with specific aesthetic nursing procedures or techniques.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies and products, contributing to cost-effective operations within the clinic.
- Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to increase client base and promote clinic services.
Aesthetic Nurse
Injectables by Rebecca
03.2021 - Current
- Administered dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and other injectables for optimal cosmetic results.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized aesthetic consultations and treatment plans.
- Improved overall skin health for clients by performing customized chemical peels based on individual needs.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to proper sterilization protocols and infection control standards.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Educated clients on skincare regimens and recommended appropriate products for at-home use.
Private Duty Home Health Nursing
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2014 - Current
- One-on-one patient care, in the patient’s home
- Assess patient health status & address treatment plan goals
- Medication administration, monitoring and assessing feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators
- Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
Facility Administrator
MidAmerica Surgery Center
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for facility administration, developing future leaders in the field.
- Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness efforts within the facility, ensuring all staff members were trained on appropriate protocols during unexpected events or crises situations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by successfully navigating the health facility through periods of growth, change, or organizational restructuring.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts to attract top talent in healthcare administration roles, resulting in a highly skilled workforce.
- Optimized resource allocation within the facility through thorough analysis of staffing patterns and patient needs assessments.
- Managed budgets and financial resources to meet organizational goals while minimizing expenses.
- Identified and maintained close professional relationships with influential physicians and researchers in medical community.
- Reduced wait times at the facility by streamlining patient intake processes.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a positive work environment that valued teamwork, open communication, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare guidelines through meticulous documentation and reporting.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to develop effective policies and procedures for optimal patient care delivery.
Facility Administrator
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for facility administration, developing future leaders in the field.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
- Ensured seamless facility maintenance by coordinating with vendors and service providers.
- Optimized resource allocation with strategic scheduling of staff, equipment, and resources.
- Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
- Maintained a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and adherence to compliance standards.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
Nurse Manager
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
RN, Circulator
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
Manager of Clinical Services
Impact Healthcare Management
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Launch of One-Eighty service within contracted hospitals nationwide
- Acute withdrawal education, orienting nursing & physician staff to the service
- Hiring, support, & supervision of service staff based in hospital
- Assisting hospital staff with insurance & reimbursement issues as needed
Director of Clinical Services (acute withdrawal services)
SpecialCare Hospital Management Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Implementation of New Vision service within contracted hospitals nationwide
- Acute withdrawal education, orienting nursing & physician staff to the service
- Hiring, support, & supervision of service staff based in hospital
- Assisting hospital staff with insurance & reimbursement issues as needed
Substance Abuse Treatment Nursing
Preferred Family Healthcare
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Experience with adolescent residential population & adult outpatient population:
- Educate & coordinate appointments for clients to outside contracted agencies for psychiatric services, medicated-assisted treatment for alcohol & opiate dependency
- Assess patient health status & treatment plan goals
- Maintain accurate, current medication lists & verify information with pharmacies as needed; process new prescription orders for delivery to facility
- Follow up with client’s primary care provider, psychiatrist, or other medical agency as needed
- Provide patient-specific health & disease education as determined by client diagnoses
- Provide medication education as needed
Home Health Nursing
Angels of Mercy
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Experience with adult & geriatric home-bound population:
- Monitor vital signs, medication compliance, blood glucose testing, & diagnosis-specific health & disease education at every visit1-3 times weekly according to patient needs
- Coordinating & communicating with patient primary care & psychiatric providers as needed
- Reordering medication refills as needed, communication with pharmacists as needed, maintaining accurate medication list, providing medication education, monitoring effectiveness & side effects of medications
- Obtaining serum laboratory testing specimens as needed per physician protocol, completing lab requisitions & transporting specimens to laboratory for analysis
- Referring client’s needs for social worker, Meals on Wheels, podiatry, & other additional care as needed
Regional Epic Product Specialist
SSM Health Businesses
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Supporting electronic health records
- On-call required duties to address end user issues not able to be resolved by first-line help-desk personnel
- End user issues regarding clinical document & order transmittal errors, concerns, & questions addressed daily according level of severity as documented in trouble ticket tracking software system
- Coordinating with other Epic Product Specialists as needed for more complex issues with ancillary departments (laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery)
- Building & maintaining physician & nurse preference lists
RN Circulator, OR
DePaul Health Center
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Assess client prior to surgery & transport client to OR suite
- Assist anesthesia provider with induction & ensure patient safety at all times
- Maintain sterile field integrity at all times
- Maintain accurate sponge, sharp, & instrument counts throughout procedure
- Communicate change in patient status & needs to charge nurse, PACU staff, & family as needed as directed by surgeon
- Anticipate surgical equipment & supply needs prior to & throughout each procedure; document all equipment & supply charges accurately
- Assist anesthesia provider as needed with arterial line placement & blood transfusions intra-operatively
- Transporting patient to PACU or ICU when patient condition warrants direct ICU admission
- Maintain accuracy of documentation, timelines, properly label all specimens & transport to pathology department
- Communicate with ancillary departments as needed for intra-operative assistance (radiology, endoscopy) & obtain consulting physicians per telephone or in the OR suite as directed by surgeon
RN Circulator
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
RN Circulator & Scrub, OR
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2003 - 03.2005
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
- Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Consistently demonstrated compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Newborn Nursery RN
DePaul Health Center
10.2002 - 06.2003
- Assist with cesarean-section births & circumcisions
- Bathe, weight, assess, feed, & monitor infants
- Intervene as needed for respiratory distress, hyperbilirubin levels, & substance dependency in newborns
- Assist/teach parents in proper holding, wrapping, bathing, diaper changes, & feeding of infant
- Assist mothers with breast feeding & education as needed
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
DePaul Health Center
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Post-partum unit
- Obtain vital signs, venipuncture for labs as needed
- Assisting with ADLs, sitz baths & peri-care as needed
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
St. Luke’s Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2002
- Medical/surgical (renal) unit
- Obtain vital signs, blood glucose testing, intake & output measurements
- Urinary catheter placement, stool guiac testing, venipuncture for lab tests ordered
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
St. Luke’s Surrey Place
03.2001 - 06.2001
- Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility & post-surgical rehabilitation units
- Vital signs, intake & output, & blood glucose monitoring
- Assist with ADLs: toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barnes College of Nursing (Accelerated Program), University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL)
08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Family & Individual Development
School of Family & Consumer Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU)
DeKalb, IL12.2000
Skills
- Pre-, Post-, and Intra-operative care
- Accurate documentation
- Quality improvement
- Training staff
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Continuing education commitment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Delegation and motivation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Aesthetic Nurse, Owner
Angel Face Aesthetics
04.2023 - Current
Facility Administrator
MidAmerica Surgery Center
08.2021 - 07.2023
Aesthetic Nurse
Injectables by Rebecca
03.2021 - Current
Facility Administrator
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
Nurse Manager
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
RN, Circulator
St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
02.2016 - 09.2018
Manager of Clinical Services
Impact Healthcare Management
02.2015 - 06.2015
Private Duty Home Health Nursing
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2014 - Current
Director of Clinical Services (acute withdrawal services)
SpecialCare Hospital Management Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2014
Substance Abuse Treatment Nursing
Preferred Family Healthcare
03.2012 - 10.2013
Home Health Nursing
Angels of Mercy
01.2012 - 03.2012
Regional Epic Product Specialist
SSM Health Businesses
03.2010 - 05.2011
RN Circulator, OR
DePaul Health Center
08.2008 - 03.2010
RN Circulator
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
09.2006 - 08.2008
RN Circulator & Scrub, OR
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2003 - 03.2005
Newborn Nursery RN
DePaul Health Center
10.2002 - 06.2003
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
DePaul Health Center
01.2002 - 06.2002
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
St. Luke’s Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2002
Certified Nurse Aide/Student Nursing
St. Luke’s Surrey Place
03.2001 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Family & Individual Development
School of Family & Consumer Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barnes College of Nursing (Accelerated Program), University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL)
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