Angelica Eve Chang
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in emergency environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable in adult and pediatric situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Jackson Health
Doral, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Kendall
Miami, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Established peripherally inserted catheter for port access, placement of foley catheters, and collection of blood cultures when medically necessary.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting pediatric safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Immunization Ambassador
CVS Health
Hallandale, FL
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Applied patient communication and importance of history and risk of vaccination
- Counseled patient on after immunization care
- Completing assessment, questioning and documenting prior history to ensure patient is a candidate for vaccination
- Ordering adequate Inventory of supplies: vaccination, bandages, alcohol wipes, pens, VIS forms, chairs, tables, ice, cooler
- Skilled in administering vaccinations for influenza, Shingrix, MMR, Pfizer COVID, and TDAP
- Visited over 150 clinical locations as well as provided administration skill to over 1,300 patients
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Pembroke Pines, FL
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and prescribe medications for their disease or condition
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- In charge of adjusting medications from pills to liquid form for administration
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Nurse Intern
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, dressing, skin care and grooming
- Assisted preceptor in receiving nurse change of report, updating reports, reporting findings and attending to call bells from nurse station
- Monitored and documented the assigned patients regarding their conditions, routine assessment, medication history, and discharge planning
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Supported the patients and families that were under duress by attentively listening to their fears and addressing their concerns
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Psychiatric Hospital
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Miami Shores, FLAssociate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Miami, FLAssociate of Arts - Nursing
Broward College
Miami, FLSkills
- Critical care
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute Care Expertise
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Fluent in Spanish
- Staff Training/Precepting
- Trauma recovery
- Chronic disease management
- First Aid/CPR
- PALS/ACLS Certificate
- Trauma Recovery
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Jackson Health
08.2022 - Current
Trauma Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Kendall
10.2021 - Current
Nurse Intern
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Psychiatric Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Immunization Ambassador
CVS Health
08.2018 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
08.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Broward College
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