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Angelica Ellis

Registered Nurse
Riverview,Florida

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. 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

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

James A. Haley VA Specialty Clinics
Tampa, Florida
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed questions and concerns.
  • Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases, and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
  • Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
  • Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern.
  • Administered and documented medication and treatments and accurately recorded care.
  • Recognized changes in patient condition and intervened appropriately.
  • Assessed health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
  • Ordered and restocked medical and office supplies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Participated in policy committees to discuss policies, propose revisions, and implement changes.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans, and advocated for needs.
  • Directed patient care activities, and guided and trained RNs, LPNs, and residential advisors during shift.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA Specialty Clinics
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 03.2019
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using CPRS.
  • Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Contributed to committees in an effort to promote standardized practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
  • Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
  • Adhered to the ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect the human and legal rights of patients and families.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA PACT
Tampa, Florida
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Administered medications and topical treatments to address patient symptoms.
  • Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
  • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
  • Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff, and social workers to coordinate services.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardized practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals, and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA Hospital Medical-Surgical (4S)
Tampa, Florida
12.2000 - 08.2012
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for multiple medical-surgical patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed caseload of 4 to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • 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.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security of unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
09.2018

Certification - Practical Nursing

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
12.2000

Skills

  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Student Precepting
  • Privacy Compliance
  • Disease Prevention
  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong clinical judgment

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

James A. Haley VA Specialty Clinics
03.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA Specialty Clinics
05.2015 - 03.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA PACT
08.2012 - 05.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

James A. Haley VA Hospital Medical-Surgical (4S)
12.2000 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Certification - Practical Nursing

Erwin Technical College

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