Shanty Angeles
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR (Epic, Medhost) charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Personable professional with terrific work ethic promoting positive patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinates with medical staff to provide input into treatment plans for patients.
- Exhibits a high level of patience and sensitivity, as not all patients are able to mentally function normally.
- Assists neurological doctors with patient testings and evaluations.
- Monitors patients’ neurological activities.
- Assists neurological doctors with procedures, and inform them about patient’s conditions
- Assists patients in recovering behavioral, physical, and cognitive abilities
- Evaluates and documents neurological status in acute stroke patients using NIH Stroke Scale to determine appropriate treatment and assist in standardizing communication between healthcare practitioners
- Educates patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Follows proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Monitor patients’ neurological activity.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Verifies patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Manages elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performs various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assesses patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Observes patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2014 - 04.2021
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Implemented care plan, coordinated delivery and employed strategies to promote health and safe environment.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Utilized Epic software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Sama Sante Medical Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted ob-gyn specialist in procedures such as collection of specimens.
- Performed venipuncture for blood sampling. Administered medications and treatments.
- Performed routine check-ups including blood pressure, weight and height measurements. Maintained confidentiality of medical records.
- Responsible for scheduling and following up patients’ consultation and procedures.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Obtained medical history and communicated to consulting physician.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided care to patients suffering from MI, DM type 1 & 2, GI bleed, liver cirrhosis, ascites, abdominal wounds, and abdominal surgery.
- Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Performed IV cannulation, catheterization, NGT feeding and suctioning. Administered oral and IV medications, blood transfusions, and oxygen treatments.
- Initiated IV infusion therapy (blood and blood products), intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed oral, nasal, and endotracheal suctioning, cared for wounds/ostomy. Changed dressing of surgical wounds and drains.
- Instructed and prepared pre-operatively, monitored patients post-op, and assisted in activities for relief of patient’s pain and discomfort.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Caloocan City General Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
- Initiated IV infusion therapy (blood and blood products), administered medications (IM, IV, SQ, Oral) and timely recorded patient's responses.
- Performed catheter insertions and care (Foley, straight catheter).
- Collected specimen for blood, urine, stool, cultures, and sputum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PRI Foundation College of Nursing
Quezon City, Philippines03.2008
Skills
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Workflow Optimization
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
License
Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, issued August 2021
Registered Nurse, New York State Board of Nursing, issued September 2018
Registered Nurse, Dubai Health Authority, issued November 2014
Registered Nurse, Philippine Professional Regulation Commission, issued August 2008
Timeline
Neuro/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
06.2021 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2014 - 04.2021
Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Sama Sante Medical Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Caloocan City General Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PRI Foundation College of Nursing
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