ANGELA GRIMMETT
Ozark
Summary
Experienced medical professional with 16+ years of LPN experience, 4+ years of RN experience. She is well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Knowledgeable RN with Neuro Trauma ICU and extensive expertise in perioperative nursing and surgical assistance. Proven success in enhancing patient care quality and optimizing surgical workflows. Demonstrated proficiency in sterile techniques and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Radiology Care Unit, Cox Health
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Scrub Nurse, RN
Electrophysiology Lab Cox Health
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Boosted efficiency during surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon needs and preparing necessary instruments for seamless transitions throughout each case.
- Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the operating room by actively participating in regular risk assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
RN
Neuro Trauma ICU Cox Health Systems
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
LPN-Triage Nurse
Mercy Health
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Triaged patients by phone and in clinic and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Reviewed treatment sheets for completeness and accuracy.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
LPN-Private Duty Nurse
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice LLC
11.2013 - 01.2021
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds, trach care, and G-tube care.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
LPN-Triage Tampa Nurse
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Triaged patients by phone and in clinic and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
LPN
Washington Regional Harbor Family Clinic
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
- Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Dementia Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Westwood Health and Rehab
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals; communicate with patients and caregivers to drive patient advocacy objectives.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Organized and implemented events to recognize National Nurses Week and encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented new care techniques as educated by the AR Alzheimer's Association
- Registered trainer with AR Alzheimer's Association
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching to assess understanding of Dementia information provided.
- Coordinated care for up to 23 patients per shift in busy LTC setting.
- Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Working On Prerequisites For ASN
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARASN - undefined
Ozark Technical Community College
Ozark, MO10.2021
LPN - Nursing
St Philips College
San Antonio, TX08.2004
Skills
- MO Licensed Registered Nurse
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Ventilator care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Care of Level 1 Trauma patients
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Referral Generation
- Charting Medication Administration
- Diabetes management
- Sterile technique expertise
Accomplishments
- Charting - Developed and organized charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
- IV Ultrasound Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- SCRN
- CRRT
Timeline
RN
Radiology Care Unit, Cox Health
12.2024 - Current
Scrub Nurse, RN
Electrophysiology Lab Cox Health
12.2023 - Current
RN
Neuro Trauma ICU Cox Health Systems
10.2021 - 12.2023
LPN-Triage Nurse
Mercy Health
01.2015 - 01.2021
LPN-Private Duty Nurse
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice LLC
11.2013 - 01.2021
LPN-Triage Tampa Nurse
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
LPN
Washington Regional Harbor Family Clinic
09.2012 - 06.2013
Dementia Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Westwood Health and Rehab
02.2011 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
ASN - undefined
Ozark Technical Community College
LPN - Nursing
St Philips College
Some College (No Degree) - Working On Prerequisites For ASN
San Antonio College
Activities and Honors
- Certified Alzheimer's trainer by AR Alzheimer's Association
- Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence
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