Angie Reiordan-Horn
Fredericksburg
Summary
Results-driven RN Manager with extensive experience in clinical leadership, compassionate care, and critical thinking. Proven track record in implementing patient care protocols and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Manager
RACSB
06.2014 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented patient care protocols, enhancing quality of service and patient/family satisfaction.
- Managed budgetary allocations for nursing services, ensuring resource optimization and financial accountability.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Successfully managed crisis situations through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Developed training programs for new nurse hires, fostering professional growth and skill acquisition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for adults with ID/DD.
RN
Virginia Healthcare Services
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying abnormal readings for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff on best practices and safety procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying abnormal readings for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-1993
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Deadline management
- Time management
Timeline
RN Manager
RACSB
06.2014 - Current
RN
Virginia Healthcare Services
04.2014 - 12.2014
RN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
08.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University