Angela Wenzel

• charge nurse on 5N SPCU 32 beds high acuity
• preceptor for international nurses and new grads
• on 5N SPCU
• fresh tracheostomies , laryngectomys, DIEP breast reconstruction surgeries , multiple abdominal surgeries (gastrectomies, colectomy, x-laps) VATs procedures, chest tubes
• vascular bypass surgeries, amputations
• Amio, bumex, cardizem, octreotide, heparin gtts

- resource pool

• travel RN, Charge RN and preceptor
• cardiac gtts, cardiac procedures, angios, cardiac caths, TR bands/sheaths
• er holds
• TICU charge RN (vents,precedex, bipaps, trachs) 12 bed icu
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• travel assignment/ charge RN at small 15 bed facility
• ICU,PCU, medical

• 4 week crisis contract to help with staffing ratios w/ travel assignment (Prolink)

• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment during COVID -19
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team by constant change in patient condition and medical attention/ medication changes through the pandemic. adapted and grew from various updates as COVID-19 became a more relevant and critical condition across the nation.

• Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

• COVID CRISIS UNIT FLOAT POOL
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
• Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
• Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
• Supervised 32-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.