Angel Hilaire, RN
Marrero, LA **072
adxnlq@r.postjobfree.com
Summary Of Qualifications:
Over 30 years of nursing in Medical setting, offering nursing care and patient education to clients of various disorders. Accumulative care varies from hospital setting, home health, to long term care. Team player, hard worker, flexible, willing to adapt to new experiences, good communication skills, and exhibits a welcoming approach.
Educational Details:
1.) Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, LA
Concentration: Registered Nursing December 2006 Associate Degree in Nursing
Credentials: RN Board of Examination 2006, RN Licensed, Louisiana 2006
2.) Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
Concentration: Registered Nursing
3.) Jefferson Parish Westbank Vocational, Harvey, LA
Concentration: Licensed Practical Nurse
Credentials: LPN Board of Examination 1988, LPN Licensed 1988
4.) Southern University, Baton Rouge/New Orleans, LA
Concentration: Accounting
Professional Work Experience:
Registered Nurse University Medical Center 07/2021 – 05/2023
Neuro-Sciences / Surgical Services
Front Lead Nurse overseeing a variety of eight clinics
Obtaining bullet specimens for Forensics
Obtaining tissue/biopsy specimen(s) and transporting to pathology lab
Injections / Vaccinations
Botox preparations and procedural set ups
Performing Time-out prior to start procedure
CPT Charges for Botox
Monthly scheduling for staff personnel
Monthly reports
Daily Financial Reports
Daily clinical assignments for staff personnel
Scheduling pt(s). follow up appointments
Daily and monthly BCA logins for each individual clinic
Educational instructions of scheduled procedure
Witnessing of procedural consents and scanning into Pt.(s) chart
Scheduling pre-procedural test(s) / Imaginings
Patient / Caregiver Discharge instructions
Closing out charts for each individual clinic (inclusive of charges)
Epic Charting
Omnicell
Monitoring and reordering stock supplies for surgical clinics (as well as floor stock)
Maintaining Surgical supply cart and discarding expired supplies/items
Travel Nurse Elmwood Correctional 10/2019 – 01/2020
Provide medical care to incarcerated patients according to various disorder(s).
Communicating with Doctors regarding medical care and receiving orders
Opening clinic for scheduled Doctors’ visits
Diabetic care and monitoring
EPIC charting
Pyxis medication administration
Addressing medical complaint(s) via white cards/sick cards
Administering vaccinations and TB injections
Performing pregnancy tests via urine specimen
Lab draws
Registered Nurse University Medical Center 06/2018 – 10/2019
Providing clinical care accordingly to assigned clinics, patient(s).
Triage, collecting specimens, data entry, EKG, administering vaccines, obtaining IV sites, and infusion therapy.
Alternating rotations of GI & GU, Urology, Renal, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery clinics.
Registered Nurse Accountable Healthcare Service 03/2017 - 10/2017
Custody Nurse / EMR Conversion
Providing patient care according to Medical diagnosis/disorder. Medication administration.
Addressing documented medical concerns and maintaining continuity via communication with physician(s). Wound care. Computer charting. “First Responder” to call for “Man Down”.
Adhering to Facility/C.O. protocol/regulations.
Registered Nurse Ochsner Baptist Hospital 09/2015 - 02/2017
Medical Surgical /Telemetry
Epic computer charting patient care at various level of acuity.
PYXIS Medication Administration
IV Therapy communication with medical staff, social service, case managers, etc.
Registered Nurse Able Life Care 07/2015 – Present
Home Visits
Assessment of physical wellness. Educating patients on Medication(s) and following up on: New orders, change in medication dosage, discontinuation(s), checking for expirations. Diabetic teaching. IV Therapy and Central Line assessments. Reassessments of clients’ eligibility for home services.
Registered Nurse Faststaff Travel Nursing 04/2015 – 07/2015
ENDOSCOPY
Starting/maintaining/discontinuing IV assess
Obtaining and scanning patients. Consents after verification of scheduled procedure
Assisting with Colonoscopy, EGD, Cardioversions, Bronchoscopy, & EUS
Performing patient safety via Time Out with procedural team
Administering conscious sedation medications
Patient assessment prior to, during, and post procedure
Communicating with endoscopy team to maintain continuity of care
Computerized charting via EPIC
Obtaining specimen during procedures for pathology testing
Obtaining, posting, and copying procedure photos
Communicating to recovery nurse procedural activity, medications/dosage administered
Performing Q & A
School Nurse Miller McCoy Academy, New Orleans, LA 07/2014 – 04/2015
Administer Medical Care to Grade Level 5th – 12th
Perform wound care as needed
PRN communication skills with parents and Doctors
Adhering to State Regulations in regards to School screenings, Physical Assessments, Educating Staff and Facility
Participating in blood drive via Louisiana Blood Center
Activating “911” emergency response as needed
Registered Nurse Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, LA 05/2014 – 08/2014
Endoscopy & Infusion Therapy
Assisting with Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Pill cans, Bone Marrow Biopsy
Administer conscious sedation medications, computerized charting, and assessing pt. for comfort during procedures to communication finding with physician for potential order(s)
Obtain specimens during procedures and preparing for lab transport
Administered IV medications and blood transfusion in timely manner according to pre- assessment/interview and assessing for potential adverse reactions, perform Hemapheresis
Registered Nurse Advantage Nursing, New Orleans, LA 12/2013 – Present
School Nurse for Miller McCoy Academy on Per Diem Assignment
School Nurse for Kipp School System on Per Diem Assignment
School Nurse for McDonogh #28 Renew School on Per Diem Assignment
Travel Nurse Fastaff Travel Nursing 01/2013 – 10/2013
Endoscopy Outpatient Facility
I.V. Therapy and computerized charting
Provided Pre-Op and Post-Op Care
Assessing patient’s mental status and stability for safe discharge
Discharge instructions given to patient and caregiver
Travel Nurse On Assignment Travel Nursing 09/2012 – 01/2013
Acute Medical Surgical Nursing and Remote Telemetry, IV Therapy
Participation in assigned facility’s EPIC conversion
Travel Nurse Fastaff Travel Nursing 01/2012 – 09/2012
Acute Medical Surgical Nursing, Remote Telemetry, IV Therapy
Introduced to EPIC computerized charting
Introduced to outpatient Endoscopy (Pre-Op and Recovery aspect)
Assessing for stability prior to leaving facility and giving discharge instructions to patient and caregiver
Med - Surg. Nurse Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, LA 09/2006 - 01/2012
Collaborated with staff, physicians, facility, peers and other disciplines in regards to achieving optimal patient care
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care based on professional nursing standard and hospital standards
Monitoring patient’s telemetry activity and communicating with physician(s) in regards to potential threatening changes
Specific Training:
EPIC CERNA MAK
PYXIS ACLS BLS
Medical Surgical Unit Crisis (Rapid Response and Code Blue Activation)
Operation Of Alaris Pumps
PCA Pumps
Pain Management
Central Line Management
Removal Of Central Lines (TLC)
IV Therapy
Certified Louisiana School Nurse
Volunteer Experience:
Hurricane Katrina Red Cross Relief, Baton Rouge, LA – 2005
References:
Chris Arquero Elmwood Correctional, Med. Surg. (408) 916 - 8131
Kanisha Chappell University Medical Center, Med. Surg. (352) 816 – 4563
Carla Efferson Santa Clara Main Jail, Med. Surg. (919) 240 – 8193
Sandra Addison Ochsner Baptist Hospital, Med. Surg/Tele. (504) 330 - 0412
Brandy Brooks Touro Infirmary, Med. Surg/Telmetry (504) 982 - 3116
Priscilla Mercadel Touro Infirmary, Endoscopy/Infusion (504) 913 - 2959
Dr. D’Iyndia Laughlin Miller McCoy Academy, School Nurse (504) 884 - 5392