Angella Richter
Winfield,AL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DCH Fayette
Fayette, AL
05.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care plans for diverse medical conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Advocated for patients' needs in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Med Surg Unit – RN
Lakeland Community Hospital
Haleyville, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients, delivering bedside care, treatments, blood products, IV therapy, and wound care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care to various patient demographics in hospital settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to achieve patient centered care.
- Educated families, caregivers, and patients on care instructions, therapeutic regimens, and medication management to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Coordinated patient-centered discharge planning and education to minimize complications and reduce readmission rates.
- Administered IV and oral medications as prescribed and documented accordingly.
- Provided care to DKA patients in the ICU according to hospital protocol.
Med Surg Unit – RN
Northwest Regional Health
Winfield, USA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed caseload of 5-8 patients by delivering bedside care, administering treatments, blood products, IV therapy, and wound care to ensure optimal recovery.
- Managed caseload of 5-8 patients by providing bedside care, treatments, blood products, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided inpatient care to a diverse population of patients.
- Provided comprehensive inpatient care to diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and promoting recovery.
- Educated families, caregivers, and patients on care instructions, therapeutic regimens, medications, and non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with nursing and medical staff to provide patient-centered care in a hospital setting.
- Educated family, caregivers, and patients on patient care instructions, therapeutic regimens, medications, and non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Staff Nurse – RN
Sullivan Healthcare Nursing Home
Sullivan, USA
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed 26-32 patients on my unit by administering medications, wound care, lab draws, and IV medications.
- Facilitated communication between nurses and family members, providing timely updates on patient status and enhancing family support.
- Contacted doctors with patient status reports, documented any new patient orders received, and communicated those to the interdisciplinary team.
- Rounding with the wound doctor and updating the charts with any new orders.
- Updated medication administration records monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performed any treatments that were scheduled for patients.
Director of Medical Services
The Moultrie County Beacon
Sullivan, USA
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Trained employees in basic health and safety and medication administration, enhancing overall team competency.
- Evaluated DSPs yearly to ensure competency in medication administration.
- Trained employees in Basic Health and Safety and Medication Administration.
- Facilitated family meetings, addressing questions about care to strengthen family engagement and support.
- Contacted family members of any medication changes and applied those to the medical records.
- Obtained blood samples for laboratory testing according to physician orders.
- Updated medication administration records monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised, trained, and directed two LPNs.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing – RN
Richland Community College
Decatur, ILSkills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Care plan design
- Health education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Active listening
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DCH Fayette
05.2024 - Current
Med Surg Unit – RN
Lakeland Community Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Med Surg Unit – RN
Northwest Regional Health
03.2021 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse – RN
Sullivan Healthcare Nursing Home
10.2019 - 11.2020
Director of Medical Services
The Moultrie County Beacon
02.2013 - 10.2019
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing – RN
Richland Community College