Angela Newman
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with over four years experience providing exceptional, comprehensive patient care in the perioperative setting at a Level I Trauma Center. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain patient safety and sterile environments. Skilled in surgical procedures and anticipating needs of practitioners ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CJW Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Participates in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
- Assists with operating room set up, equipment, and positioning of surgical patient
- Collaborates with surgical team to ensure optimal patient safety
- Recognizes and responds to patient emergencies
- Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintains the sterile field during surgical procedures and assists surgeon and assistants throughout operation
- Consistently applies nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgement, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2021
- Provided complete nursing care for postpartum, antepartum, and gynecology patients
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated patient care needs, including pain management and instruction on newborn care
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after delivery and surgery by educating on continued care strategies and answering questions
- Monitored vital signs, conducted assessments and provided scheduled and as needed medications as ordered. All were documented thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
- Worked closely with doctors and nursing staff to deliver high quality care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago08-2019
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional School of Nursing
Petersburg05-2012
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- IV insertion
- Infection control
- Student precepting
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CJW Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional School of Nursing