Angelica Brown
McClellanville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment. Committed to fostering a supportive environment and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality care and safety.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and care delivery.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing infection control procedures to enhance patient safety outcomes.
- Participated in continuous education sessions to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Provided mentorship to new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southbay Health
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Coordinated with family members to provide updates on patient progress and care plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI
Charleston, SC08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southbay Health
03.2020 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Benedict College