Angela Williams
Collinsville
Summary
Personable and compassionate with solid foundation in patient care and medical support. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of healthcare procedures and proficient in administering medication and monitoring patient vitals. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering supportive environment for both patients and colleagues. Areas of expertise include rehabilitation and acute hospital, Skilled nursing/long term care, home health, urgent care, and family practice.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff LPN
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Helped patients to function as independently as possible within the realm of their ability, ie feeding, transfer from bed to wheelchair and vice verse.
- Provided bowel program and physical rehab patients with assistance of Nurse Aide.
- Experienced includes working with patients diagnosed with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke (CVA), Multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Guillain Barre, hip and knee replacements, oncology, fractures, and amputees.
- Monitor for signs of DVT and bladder control, ie (male and female in/out catheterization) including bladder scans pre/post void. Blood work drawn every admitted patient and weekly PT/INR.
- Administered po medications whenever need for pain control
LPN
River Crossing Skilled Facility
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotic and performed catheterizations/monitor blood sugars for insulin administration.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2001 - 12.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LVN; Charge Nurse
Hope Manor
03.1998 - 10.2000
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
LPN Medical Office Clerk
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
03.1998 - 09.1998
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LPN; Charge Nurse
Aaco Nursing Incorporation
02.1992 - 01.1998
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Patient Assessments/vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration/narcotics/injectables
- Outpatient/Inpatient/Direct Patient Care
- Geriatrics/long-term care
- Tracheostomy care/NG insertion/Wound Vac care
- Administer gastrostomy tube feeding
- Ambulatory Care
- Mental health support
- IV Certified/Phlebotomy
- Pre and Post Op Surgical/Nonsurgical
- HIPAA compliance
- Telemetry
Timeline
Staff LPN
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
09.2023 - Current
LPN
River Crossing Skilled Facility
06.2022 - 07.2023
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2001 - 12.2021
LVN; Charge Nurse
Hope Manor
03.1998 - 10.2000
LPN Medical Office Clerk
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
03.1998 - 09.1998
LPN; Charge Nurse
Aaco Nursing Incorporation
02.1992 - 01.1998
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Bates Technical College
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