Antonetta Wood
Stafford,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic experienced nurse with well-developed interpersonal skills, strong fundamentals, and dedicated work ethic. Proven ability to thrive under deadlines and high stress situations while remaining professional and upbeat. Aiming to bring a positive attitude and empathetic mindset into a patient-oriented environment while expanding my knowledge and providing high-quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff.
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified clinical personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Managed 11 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 4-physician practice.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
Registered Nurse
Vascular Institute of Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Provide care for preoperative and postoperative patients undergoing outpatient vascular surgery and various diagnostic procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered conscious sedation medication and closely monitored patient response to sedation while implementing nursing interventions as needed.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office medical supply counts.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group, Infusion
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services
- Educates patients and families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources a follow up care
- Provide general nursing care of IV/PICC and central lines
- Assist physicians and maintaining sterile fields for in office procedures such as bone marrow biopsy with aspirate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crawford H
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed assessments, measured vitals, history, and review of systems
- Completed allergy testing and recorded results
- Organized, mixed, and maintained serums for allergy injections
- Performed spirometry and peak flow testing
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
ACEN accredited Fortis Institute
Pensacola, FL12.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
College of Nursing at ECPI University
Manassas, VA07.2010
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) AHA Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA Certification
- Performing patient assessments and total care of patient including IV site/PICC lines, Port-a-Cath accessing, tracheostomy, urinary catheters, NG tubes and chest tubes
- Administering oral, IV, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
- Ability to work with other members of the health care professional team
- Solid record of accomplishment of providing exceptional patient care
- Maintain sterile fields and application of dressings
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Proficient in computerized charting including all scripts, epic, eCw and Aria
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification American Heart Association Exp 3/2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification American Heart Association Exp 3/2024
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vascular Institute of Virginia
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group, Infusion
01.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group
01.2016 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crawford H
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associates of Science - Nursing
ACEN accredited Fortis Institute
Diploma - Practical Nursing
College of Nursing at ECPI University
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