Angela Small
Winston-Salem
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse offering over 25 years of experience in multiple healthcare environments, aspiring to fill a vacancy with your Corporation. Flexible and adaptable role player that performs well under pressure. Effectively assisted with patient care during Covid and staff shortages and dealt appropriately with patient concerns and family anxiety while maintaining a positive and motivated attitude in stressful situations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2025
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Travel Nurse
American Travelers Staffing Professionals
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Compiled, maintained, and enforced HIPPA compliance
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
04.2014 - 08.2019
- Compiled, maintained, and enforced HIPPA compliance
- provided direct patient care on several different units including med/surg, orthopedic, pulmonary, rehab, GI, telemetry, palliative care, behavioral health
- performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administrations for 6-7 patients
- contacted doctors to report changes observed and received and implemented updated orders for patients
- collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to deliver quality health care
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Lexington NC
05.1994 - 08.2000
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC06-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
Accomplishments
- Graduated Sigma Theta Tau
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- BLS.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2025
Travel Nurse
American Travelers Staffing Professionals
04.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
04.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Lexington NC
05.1994 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
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