Angela Paulsen
Forney
Summary
Experienced Pediatric CVICU RN, dedicated to providing impactful care. Committed to integrating attention to detail, putting patients first, and applying a whole-hearted approach to improve patient outcomes throughout their healthcare journey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Medical City Of Dallas Children's Hospital
Dallas
02.2022 - Current
- Enhances patient outcomes by skillfully assessing, diagnosing, and treating critically ill patients in collaboration with medical professionals.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assists surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or chest tubes, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Reduces recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Manage complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency interventions to critically-ill patients.
- Prioritizes patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, safe medication administration practices, and evidence-based guidelines.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient information, assessments, and interventions in electronic medical records systems.
- Advocates for pediatric patients and their families with compassion and medical knowledge.
- Promotes family-centered care, involving parents in decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations.
- Develops strong relationships with physicians and fellow nurses through open communication channels, promoting teamwork-driven environment for optimal patient care.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Medical City Of Dallas Children's Hospital
Dallas
06.2014 - 01.2022
- Prepped rooms for post-op admissions and procedures.
- Communicated with other units/facilities to facilitate patient's needs and/or transfers.
- Oriented multiple new hires & new nurse interns.
- Entered verbal orders per MD as needed.
- Activated ECMO and promptly assisted in emergency situations.
- Kept emergency airway and procedure carts stocked thoroughly.
- Streamlined workflow processes by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
- Assisted nurses with dressing changes, baths, & securing lines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas by performing routine equipment checks, restocking supplies, and sanitizing surfaces as needed.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX12.2021
Skills
- Knowledgeable in various critical cares
- Excellent time management
- Works autonomously to make sound clinical decisions
- Resource coordination
- Strong work ethic
- Honest and dependable
- MEDITECH software
- Electronic charting
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical judgement
- Family advocacy
- Extensive discharge teaching
- Team collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Care planning
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Reporting and documentation
- Electronic health records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality improvement
- Policy compliance
Certification
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Medical City Of Dallas Children's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Medical City Of Dallas Children's Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Collin College