Angie Ferguson
Chelsea,AL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of extensive ICU experience in providing advanced direct care and critical thinking. Comprehensive knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring, along with skills in advanced life support and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical ICU Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of new admissions to the Medical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring timely identification of acute issues requiring intervention from the healthcare team.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively by monitoring settings, assessing lung function regularly, and working collaboratively with respiratory therapists.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Performed advanced life support measures during rapid response calls or Code Blue events.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line placements, intubations, and chest tube insertions.
- Provided emotional support to patients, families during difficult medical situations, explaining complex medical information clearly while maintaining empathy and professionalism.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to isolated control patients.
Cardiac ICU Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for cardiac ICU patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patient and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Includes post surgical, cath lab, and open heart patients.
- Care and monitor of post cardiac, post bypass, post catheterization, MI, strokes, and co-occurring conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Initiated IV therapy to include; antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, hydration therapy, monitored blood infusion, and pain management.
- Maintained Central Line activity; redressing subclavian, port-a-cath, picc and other central lines utilizing sterile technique.
- Monitored telemetry, provided patient care and teaching, administered oral and IV medication, complete assessment and documented appropriately, gave report before and at the end of shift.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on best practices in the Cardiac ICU setting.
Registered Nurse
Internal Medicine Office
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing 2-4 patients appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by addressing their concerns.
- Conducted detailed chart reviews for accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments provided, and progress made throughout the course of care.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Registered Nurse in IMC
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharges with educating patient and caregivers with instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed time efficiently while providing high-quality care to multiple patients including recovering from surgical procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL2013
Skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Emergency procedure support (TEE/cardioversion, CVL insertion, Chest Tube insertion, lumbar puncture, reentry at bedside)
- Medical device monitoring (IABP, Impella, CRRT, ECMO, HYPOTHERMIA)
- Cardiac/Hemodynamics monitoring
- Medical equipment setup ( IV, arterial line, chest tubes)
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Sedation management
- Chest tube management
- Central line management
- Specimen collection
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital monitoring
- Blood transfusion administration
- End-of-life care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical ICU Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Cardiac ICU Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Internal Medicine Office
11.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse in IMC
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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