KAREN Joy ANGELES
Troy,MI
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices, I am driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education
Experienced with managing dialysis treatments and ensuring patient safety. Utilizes comprehensive patient care techniques to maintain high standards of care. Track record of effective patient education and seamless team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Tinton Falls, NJ
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded promptly to changes in condition during procedures.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis processes, promoting understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the dialysis unit.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of equipment functionality, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
CHRONIC HEMO DIALYSIS NURSE
Fresenius Medical kidney Care
New Jersey
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Assess patients before, during and after dialysis; monitor vital signs and record observations.
- Treatment administration: Administer dialysis treatments and prescribed medications; cannulate accesses; manage and troubleshoot dialysis machines and equipments.
- Patient and family education: Educate family and patient on kidney disease, dialysis procedures, treatment option, and necessary and lifestyle changes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough records of patient care, including treatment progress, vital signs and any adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered dialysis treatments while monitoring patient vitals and response to therapy.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records in electronic health systems.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
TOWNE KIDS HOMECARE LLC
New Jersey, USA
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Provide care for the patient's tracheostomy or ventilator, including cleaning the tracheostomy site and checking the ventilator settings
- Medications: Administer medications as prescribed by a doctor
- Nutrition: Provide nutritional counseling to support the patient's health
- Feeding via GTUBE
- GTUBE care and change
- Training: Educate the patient's family and caregivers on how to care for the equipment and respond to complications
- Assessments: Perform patient assessments
- Documentation: Document patient information in the clinical record
- Communication: Communicate with the patient, family, and other health professionals
- Emergency management: Respond to emergencies in the home or during transport
- Personal care: Assist the patient with personal care
- Nebulizer treatments: Administer nebulizer treatments
SENIOR NICU REGISTERED NURSE
Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center
Balanga Bataan, Philippines
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Assist the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments
- Use and adjust specialized medical equipment
- Formulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
- Comfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family members
- Offer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newborn
- Admits neonates from the Delivery Room
- Measurement of body, weight, head circumference
- Prepares milk formula for baby
- Provides hygiene and physical comfort measures
- Provide care for infants immediately after birth
- Oversee the care of infant patients in the NICU
- Troubleshoot and maintain NICU equipment
- Consult with parents/guardians on aftercare and long-term health management for infants
- Educate new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding, hygiene and safety
- Perform tests ordered by the obstetrician or nurse practitioner and evaluate the results
NURSE PHLEBOTOMIST
Philippine Red Cross Bataan Chapter
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Drawing blood: Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients
- This may include performing venipunctures and finger sticks
- Preparing samples: Preparing blood samples for testing, including labeling and storing them in the correct environment
- Explaining procedures: Reassuring patients and explaining the blood-drawing process
- Verifying patient information: Reviewing patient records and verifying patient identity
- Maintaining a clean work area: Keeping the work area organized and clean in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Tracking samples: Keeping track of blood samples and results, and updating records
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures, including infection control standards
- Collaborating with nursing staff: Working with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time
- Conducting Mobile blood donations
- Conducting PEP talk for information dissemination regarding the benefits of donating human blood
- Checking blood types and RH factors
- Operating centrifuge machine to process and separate blood products into RBC, PRBC and PLASMAS
AETNA PROVIDER CLAIMS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Hinduja Global Solutions, HGS
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Received and processed customer claims for insurance coverage.
- Verified customer eligibility and documentation accuracy.
- Researched policy provisions to determine appropriate coverage.
- Assessed claim validity and investigated discrepancies.
- Reviews basic pended claims to determine the appropriateness of the claim status.
- Consistently maintains production standards based on transactions/units per hour.
- Consistently meets quality standards while maintaining an acceptable level of adjustments as a percentage of claims processed.
- Handle all phases of a claim, including gathering reports, investigating and correcting any issues, collecting payments, determining coverage and closing files.
REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Saint Anthony College Hospital, INC
Roxas City, Philippines
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Inserting IV line
- Giving oral and IV medicines, providing naso-gastric/ Gtube feeding, suctioning oral and naso-pharyngeal secretions, taking vital signs
- Assisting in suturing open wounds, providing bedside care (bed shampoo, bed making, bed bath and providing post mortem care) performing wound dressings
- Assisting bedside thoracentesis and paracentesis
- Taking intake and output
- Inserting foley catheter
- Taking fetal heart beat and monitoring labor, Internal examination
- Giving nebulization
- There are times that I am assigned as a Floater Nurse in the Intensive care Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College Hospital
04.2006
Secondary Level - undefined
Capiz National High School
04.2001
Primary Level - undefined
President Manuel Roxas Memorial School
04.1996
Skills
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Technical skills: Proficiency in neonatal care procedures and protocols, and the ability to operate specialized medical equipment
- Communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively with medical teams and families
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt quickly to the dynamic environment of a NICU
- Compassion: A compassionate and empathetic approach to comforting and supporting families
- Teamwork: The ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Certifications: NICU-specific certifications
- Vascular Access management
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood transfusion administration
- Patient education techniques
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Emergency response
- Stress management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Infection control practices
- Cultural history
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2026 - 06.2026
CHRONIC HEMO DIALYSIS NURSE
Fresenius Medical kidney Care
12.2024 - 01.2026
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
TOWNE KIDS HOMECARE LLC
08.2022 - 11.2024
SENIOR NICU REGISTERED NURSE
Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2022
NURSE PHLEBOTOMIST
Philippine Red Cross Bataan Chapter
08.2016 - 06.2017
AETNA PROVIDER CLAIMS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Hinduja Global Solutions, HGS
06.2013 - 06.2015
REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Saint Anthony College Hospital, INC
11.2006 - 03.2008
Primary Level - undefined
President Manuel Roxas Memorial School
Secondary Level - undefined
Capiz National High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College Hospital