Angela Byrd

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Chunchula, AL *****

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RN

Summary

Dedicated and patient-focused registered nursing professional offering comprehensive experience within hospital and long term care settings. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintain composure, and make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Interface seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, pharmacists, patients and visiting families. Resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems. Clear communicator, both written and oral. Without fail, projects a polished, positive and professional demeanor. Employment Experience

Nurse Coordinator 2013 to present

Bay Pointe Hospital

Mobile, Al

Coordinate all nursing and behavioral staff to provide the care needed for mental ill adolescent consumers. Provide care to children from ages of 5 yrs. old to 19 yrs. old, participate in group therapy. Using mindset training to prevent consumers from self harm or staff from being harmed. Order all nursing supplies, oversee the nurses in their training. Apply and check all employee's time and attendance on a daily basis. Initiate any discipline and corrective action as needed. Support nursing staff in education in all areas.

RN 2011 to 2013

Singing River Hospital

Pascagoula, Ms

Performed Nursing duties in Level 2 Emergency dept. Performing life saving technique to trauma victims along with medically ill patients in a professional manor. Perform EKG's, assists with ABG's and initiate IV therapy as needed. Provide a world class treatment to patients in a timely fashion. Nursing assessments performed on every patient. Assist MD to suture wounds, perform ACLS on critical patients.

Industrial Health Nurse 2007 to 2013

NCI

Pascagoula, Ms

Consulted with business and industry on drug testing and acute care. Performed audiometric screening; tested pulmonary function and visual acuity, and ordered a variety of blood and urine screening exams. Performed histories and physical examinations

Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold Assessed and managed common patient illnesses

Performed emergency medicine duties and worked as air evacuation coordinator Ensured regulatory compliance to JCAHO standards, HCFA and OSHA compliance; validated by surveys

Remained calm in dangerous or crisis situations

Provided emergency response to 911 calls, including traffic accidents, domestic violence, fires, explosions, accidents, and serious sudden illnesses Provided first aid for body trauma while remaining alert to psychological conditions and effects RN 2010 to Present

CMS

Mobile, Al

Provided general medical care and treatment to inmate population in Mobile County Metro Jail. Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries, admissions, discharge summaries, and managing the hypertension clinic Performed histories and physical examinations

Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold Assessed and managed common patient illnesses

Prescribed treatments and medications

Performed minor surgeries and reviewed internal medicine, gynecological, EENT, and dermatology cases

Performed initial and follow-up evaluations including history and physical examinations, laboratory and skin test interpretations, and ordering therapy and drug treatments Educated patients about disease prevention and health promotion activities Immunized patients from communicable diseases

Analyzed test results and examination notes to diagnose condition of patient Ordered and interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic tests and their results Took patient history, performed physical assessments, and performed EKGs RN 1997 to 2010

USA Medical Center

Mobile, Al

Acted as charge nurse in a level 1 Trauma and regional Burn Hospital; oversaw all nursing functions/activities, supervised 10-12 full-time staff members. Performed emergency medicine duties and worked as air evacuation coordinator.Provided acute care for body trauma while remaining alert to psychological conditions and effects. Served as registered nurse team member in a variety of hospital, and other settings. Provided medical care to those in need including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, wound and palliative care. Provided care for burn victims. Performed all duties of registered nurse, including administering therapy, maintaining patient treatment records, and consulting with physicians. Applied experience with hospital procedure to ensure readiness of ER staff. Established personal rapport with traumatized patients to provide comfort while administering emergency treatment. Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work and/or x-rays as necessary.

Education

Master of Science, Nurse Practitioner

University Of South Alabama

Mobile, Al

GPA: 2.9, Major GPA: 2.9. Anticipated degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Associate of Science, Nursing 1999

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Al

GPA: 3.1, Major GPA: 3.1. A graduate of Bishop State Community College with a associate degree in nursing.

Skills Summary

Specimen Collection

Patient Teaching

Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning

Presentations

Problem Solving

Skin/Venipuncture

Stress EKGs

IV Maintenance

Physical Assessments

Admissions and Discharges

Diabetes Management

Supervision and Training

Vital Signs

Organizational Performance & Productivity

Risk Assessment Management

C.P.R.

IV Therapy

Infection Control

Employee and Physician Relations

Emergency Vehicles

Medical Documentation

Biohazardous Disposal

OSHA 30 Certification

Patient and Family Communications

Policy and Procedures Development

Licenses

RN, Alabama State Board of Nursing, Alabama, 1999 to 2012. OSHA 30 Certified PALS, ACLS, 2012 to 2014. Provided acute care for life saving technique. References

Available upon request

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