Angela Blash
Holtwood
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Penn Medicine, excelling in patient education, complex assessments, and care planning. Proven track record in reducing hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and follow-up care. Strong critical thinking and leadership skills foster collaborative environments, enhancing patient outcomes and adherence to treatment plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Home Health
Lancaster, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless transitions between different levels of care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient needs during home visits, making recommendations for additional services or resources when necessary.
- Promoted optimal wellness by conducting regular assessments of physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors affecting patients'' wellbeing.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
- Managed a caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records systems.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with emerging trends and best practices within the field of nursing case management.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities within nursing teams by serving as a mentor for less experienced staff members while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize results.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by providing ongoing education and support.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Congestive Heart Failure Unit 2016-2018, Supplemental Float Pool Staff 2018-2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Registered Nurse
Abington Lansdale Hospital
Lansdale, PA
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Telemetry Progressive Care Unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Nursing Practice
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
Initiated Congestive Heart Failure nurse education and home health protocols to enhance nurse excellence and reduce rehospitalization risks for patients.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2016 - 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Home Health
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Abington Lansdale Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2016
Nursing Practice
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Gwynedd Mercy University