Angelica King
Natchez,MS
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with 5 years of exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve the delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Med-Surg/ Telemetry- Forrest General Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed full head to toe assessments on patients to assess their chief complaints discover any other concerns with their condition.
- Performed Walking Rounds with next shift nurse to ensure that proper updates were given while also updating and answering questions of the patient Able to admit new patients to the unit Administers medications by mouth, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously.
- Handles IV pumps, feeding pumps, and PCA pumps proficiently.
- Follows orders set by the physician and requests new orders based on patient need or as care intervention Able to recognize cardiac rhythms in telemetry patients and attach patients to cardiac monitor.
- Able to perform Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Performed dressing changes and staged wounds based on their severity.
- Measured intake and output Performs IV insertions and venipuncture while assessing existing lines and inspecting them for signs of infiltration or infection.
- Also performs dressing changes on chest ports, central lines and PICC lines.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center New Orleans
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest General Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2018
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Patient Relations
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint use
Affiliations
NIHSS- 7/2024
BLS Certification-06/2022-06/2024
ACLS Certification- 07/2022-07/2024
Community and Campus Involvement-Student Nurses Association Student Alumni Association National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
12.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest General Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center New Orleans
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
03.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Med-Surg/ Telemetry- Forrest General Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi
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