Angelita Brown
Springfield,MO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in both Emergency Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and Cardiovascular ICU settings, delivering expert care across the continuum from critical emergencies to post-operative recovery. Proficient in rapid triage, trauma response, airway management, and advanced post-anesthesia monitoring. Skilled in high-stakes decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Holds current certifications in ACLS, BLS, ENPC, and TNCC, underscoring a strong foundation in adult and pediatric emergency care. Known for calm, compassionate communication, patient advocacy, and a commitment to clinical excellence in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
CoxHealth Hospital
Springfield, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed for critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills in prioritizing tasks and coordinating care for multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.
- Led critical interventions during cardiac emergencies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating with specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, PACU
CoxHealth Hospital
Springfield, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from surgery to recovery.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
Server
Shorty Small’s
Branson, MO
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Front Desk Agent
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Branson, Missing
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations of front desk area.
- Monitored security cameras in lobby area as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and courteously.
- Provided information about hotel amenities, services, and local attractions.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed according to company standards.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO12-2022
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
Jamaica07-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Emergency procedures
- Medical screening
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient safety
- EKG interpretation
- Trauma nursing
- Patient assessments
- Tourism knowledge
- Administrative skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- ENPC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
CoxHealth Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
CoxHealth Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
02.2023 - 05.2025
Server
Shorty Small’s
12.2018 - 05.2020
Front Desk Agent
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
11.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
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