Angie Walker
Avon,IN
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Endotherapy Specialist with Olympus of Americas, leveraging device knowledge and analytical thinking to enhance team expertise and patient outcomes. Excelled in customer relations and problem-solving, mentoring staff and reducing procedure complications. Proven track record in educating healthcare professionals and supporting strategic initiatives aligned with company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Endotherapy Specialist
Olympus of Americas
08.2014 - 11.2025
- Discussed training materials to enhance team knowledge on Olympus product lines to ensure safe and effective use through in-service and education.
- Educate physicians and staff on the safe and effective use of devices through in-service training.
- Present in cases to observe, assist in troubleshooting, and provide knowledge on the safe and effective use of the device.
- Work in Salesforce to document procedural case observations.
- Lead regular team meetings to discuss new literature to enhance knowledge of devices and the disease process.
- Ongoing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
- Provide support for Olympus courses and national courses around the U.S.
Staff Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2014
- Administered patient care, monitored vital signs, and responded to changes in condition on a high-risk cardiology floor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Monitor patients with a cardiac diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart blocks, and CHF.
- Monitor telemetry to watch the patient's heart rhythm.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Continuously improved nursing knowledge in the field of endoscopy by participating in relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sandford Brown College
Des Peres, MO12-1998
Skills
- Customer relations
- Problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Device knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Accomplishments
- Endoscopy Nurse of the Year
- Clinical Endotherapy Specialist of the Year 2023
Timeline
Clinical Endotherapy Specialist
Olympus of Americas
08.2014 - 11.2025
Staff Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sandford Brown College