Angie Hemphill

• Acute in-patient care for 8-12 adult/geriatric patients on secure psychiatric unit with wide-ranging behavioral health needs, including schizophrenia, mood/personality disorders, IDD, substance use disorder/detox
• Educator for patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments; Observe patient's response to intervention and treatments and monitor for side effects of medication and
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and providers to ensure optimum patient care outcomes
• Appointed CPSI/Evident superuser; point person for troubleshooting EHR issues
• Preceptor for new staff
• Retention Committee delegate

• Provided post-acute, skilled care for 15-25 patients per shift
• Supervised LPN and CNA staff
• Managed IV/PICC/PEG management; complex wound care
• Conducted patient admission/discharge assessments
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Infirmary/Behavioral Health RN , Allegheny County Jail (1/2017-3/2017)

• Drug/ETOH detox management; wound care; medication management

Hemodialysis RN , UPMC Presbyterian (6/2016-1/2017)

• Initiation and monitoring of hemodialysis and blood product transfusion
• Adherence to infectious disease prevention protocol
• Collaboration with renal/consulting clinicians to ensure individualized care

Surgical Oncology RN Care Coordinator , UPMC Presbyterian (11/2015-6/2016)

• Phone triage and patient consultation, pre-/post-surgery
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Procurement of insurance authorizations and medical record management
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

• Case management and time-sensitive utilization review for 18-23 pediatric and adolescent patients
• Collaboration with social and government agencies to assess medical necessity and advocate for appropriate levels of care
• Conducted monthly supervisory assessments for 18 staff members to identify knowledge gaps; led ongoing training and support for ancillary and nursing staff
• In-home visits providing skilled care to minors with complex medical needs
• Performed accurate physical and psychosocial assessments to identify patient's needs or change in condition
• Formulated and prioritized care plan based on assessment in accordance with provider orders, procedures, and protocols
• Mindful communication and collaboration with patients and caregivers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plan
• Advocate for patient/family care needs