Angeline Saho
Garland,TX
Summary
Empathetic Hospice Nurse promoting over 15 years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background providing compassionate, quality palliative care. Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Elite Hspice
12.2022 - Current
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Careplus Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2008 - 04.2009
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling
Higher Place University
Atlanta, GA10.2023
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences/human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX05.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2012
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Alternative Treatments
- Symptom Management
- Disease Prevention Strategies
- Infection Prevention
- Delegation and Motivation
- Physician Communication
Certification
- Certified leadership trainer from the JOHN maxwell Co. since 2018
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Elite Hspice
12.2022 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Careplus Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2014 - 04.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2010 - 02.2014
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2009 - 08.2010
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2008 - 04.2009
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling
Higher Place University
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences/human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Tarrant County College District