Hi, I’m
ANGIE MCFARLAND
Ukiah,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Adventist Health + Ukiah
RN Mother-Baby
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Performed thorough assessments of newborns immediately after birth and during their hospital stay
- Ensured that newborns are kept at an appropriate temperature, either through skin-to-skin contact with the mother or by providing a controlled environment for warmth
- Assisted new mothers in initiating breastfeeding or provided guidance on bottle-feeding, ensuring that newborns are getting the nourishment
- Continuous monitoring of newborns' vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation, was part of her responsibilities
- Provides education to parents with essential information on newborn care, including diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness or distress
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Adventist Health + Rideout And Ukiah
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
01.2018 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Dedicated and empathetic with an excellent record of quality patient care
- Cultivated a warm, safe, and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy
- Recognized and treated cancer-related issues, including symptom management
- Team-oriented personality who works well independently and thrives in a team environment
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Skilled in all aspects of IV therapy and central line access and management
Adventist Health + Rideout
Postpartum Registered Nurse
11.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Managed patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, hematomas, and sepsis
- Provided excellent primary nursing care for newborns, high-risk postpartum mothers, antepartum patients, including assessment, medication administration, breastfeeding, and family education
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Cesarean Section and Tubal Ligation
- Managed care of mothers and newborns from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over eight patients daily
- Performed infant tests, such as EKGs, PKUs, hearing screenings, glucose, and bilirubin levels
- Certified in neonatal resuscitation and assisted the nursery with newborn IV starts, apnea, aspiration/choking, hypoglycemia, and sepsis
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in Paragon charting systems
Adventist Health + Rideout
Registered Nurse, PACU
05.2010 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Conducted pre-op nursing patient interviews, lab, EKG testing, and chart reviews to determine if patients were healthy enough for surgery, often referring to further testing
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Certified in conscious sedation for specialized procedures such as TEEs, cardioversion, and blood patches
- Provided pre-op and post-op care for interventional radiation, cardiac cath, and pacemaker patients
- IV Therapy/Out Patient Department /
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Adventist Health + Rideout
Registered Nurse IV Therapy
11.2004 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, including education on conditions such as Hemophilia and Diabetes management
- Assisted during various procedures, such as dilation and curettage, epidural lumbar injections, and various eye laser surgeries
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Started all difficult IV starts hospital-wide, attended all code blues and alerts, placed PICC lines, and managed all central lines
- Trained all new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety regarding IV Therapy.
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rideout
RN Charge Nurse / Fremont
01.2003 - 11.2004
Job overview
- Promoted a positive team attitude while providing quality leadership on a busy 38-bed med/surg floor
- Oversaw unit operations, including admissions, discharges, and scheduling of nursing staff
- Focused assessment of every patient, including IV management and therapies, care plans, and safety
- Assigned nurses to patient groups, calculated patient acuity levels, and managed ward clerking tasks
- Collaborated with the Nursing Supervisor and multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Managed various medications and treatments, including peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion, and intramuscular injections, as well as comfort care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Adventist + Fremont-Rideout
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
07.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action for critically ill and cardiothoracic post-op patients
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes, management, and lifestyle options
- Managed ventilators, multiple titrating drips, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, swan and arterial lines
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rideout
RN Charge Nurse
05.2000 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care in a 38-bed unit
- Guided and led a team of LVNs and CNAs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rident
Licensed Vocational Nurse
09.1996 - 05.2000
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Yuba Community CollegeMarysville, CA
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.1999
Butte CollegeOroville, CA
Associate of Science from Licensed Vocational Nurse
06.1995
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Stress management
- Kindness and compassion
- Excellent communication skills
- Dedication and patience
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Alert and observant
Timeline
RN Mother-Baby
Adventist Health + Ukiah
10.2022 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Adventist Health + Rideout And Ukiah
01.2018 - 10.2022
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Adventist Health + Rideout
11.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Health + Rideout
05.2010 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse IV Therapy
Adventist Health + Rideout
11.2004 - 05.2010
RN Charge Nurse / Fremont
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rideout
01.2003 - 11.2004
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Adventist + Fremont-Rideout
07.2001 - 01.2003
RN Charge Nurse
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rideout
05.2000 - 06.2001
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health + Fremont-Rident
09.1996 - 05.2000
Yuba Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Butte College
Associate of Science from Licensed Vocational Nurse