ANGELA TRAXLER
Kernersville,United States
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care and Operating Room Registered Nurse with 19 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of IV therapy, critical care medicine and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Remarkable Nurse Award
Work History
OR Circulating Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough preoperative assessments and collaboration with the surgical team for comprehensive plans of care.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining sterile environments and following proper protocols during surgeries.
House Supervisor/Rapid Response Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided emergency response during shifts. Acted as nursing lead during rapid responses and codes.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that valued diversity among staff members and encouraged collaboration across disciplines.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
ICU Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Used critical thinking skills to problem solve and find solutions independently and with the guidance of the medical team.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
- Reduced ICU readmissions through thorough patient assessments and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Float Pool Nurse
Cone Health Systems
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Reduced hospital staffing challenges by providing reliable coverage across various departments, including ICU, ER, Behavioral Health, and MedSurg.
- Maintained clinical skills proficiency in multiple specialties through regular training sessions.
- Promoted a positive working environment by supporting fellow nurses during high-stress situations, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability in responding swiftly to medical emergencies across various units while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to any changes, preventing potential adverse events or complications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Mentored new nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise, fostering professional growth within the unit.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Education
Associates Degree Nurse - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown05.2005
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Saint Joseph, MN05.1999
Skills
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- Ability to Analyze Dynamic Situations
- Team Supervision
- Sterile technique
- Emergency Response
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Vitals and hemodynamic monitoring
- Documentation, EPIC system
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
OR Circulating Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
House Supervisor/Rapid Response Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2022
ICU Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2016 - 02.2022
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Kernersville Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Float Pool Nurse
Cone Health Systems
01.2006 - 01.2018
Associates Degree Nurse - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
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