Angela R. Neidig
Lebanon
Summary
Registered nurse with 19 years experience ranging from hospital cardiac telemetry RN, critical care RN, and pediatric home health care professional. I pride myself on navigating interpersonal relationships well, I am compassionate, I am a patient advocate, I am passionate about helping people live quality lives, and I enjoy teaching.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Bayada Home Health
Lancaster
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted in-home assessments to evaluate the needs of patients and families.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, self-care techniques, nutrition, safety measures.
- Generated reports summarizing data collected from field visits.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with patients and their families in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated services with other health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized a variety of computer software applications to track cases and generate reports.
- Assessed patient progress towards goals and objectives outlined in the plan of care.
- Monitored adherence to treatment plans and provided education regarding medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications as needed.
- Communicated with physicians regarding changes in condition or response to treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Coached patients on navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to obtain authorization for additional services when needed.
Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health
Lancaster
02.2019 - 11.2024
- Investigated incidents or complaints related to clinical practice.
- Reviewed reports from physicians regarding treatments performed on patients.
- Intervened on behalf of patients when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Created and implemented quality assurance programs to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
- Supervised staff in the delivery of patient care services.
- Facilitated communication between medical personnel, patients and their families.
- Provided oversight of compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, laws and standards.
- Conducted regular reviews to evaluate effectiveness of care plans.
- Assisted with recruitment, selection, orientation and training activities for new employees.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay abreast of changes in the field.
- Ensured that staff members adhere to professional standards of practice.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as insurance companies for reimbursement purposes.
- Oversaw development of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored performance of clinical staff against established metrics.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Liaised between patients and physicians and educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
In Home RN
Bayada Pediatrics
Lancaster
09.2011 - 01.2019
- Assess client's condition routinely and report changes.
- Coordinate with clinical managers, physicians, and parents to maintain appropriate plan of care.
- Skilled care related to GT, trach. tube, ventilator, straight catheter, respiratory suctioning, nebulizer, and molded orthotics.
- Varied client base consisting of seizure disorder, neurological deficiency, autism, and sleep apnea.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Intermediate Intensive Care RN
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Monitor clients frequently and provide immediate intervention including: monitoring and documenting vital signs/assessments frequently, administering routine medication and care on schedule, coordinating with physicians during routine rounds, reporting to multiple and varied health care professionals to ensure continuity of care, assisting physicians with twilight sedation during bedside procedures, administering and monitoring IV drips (insulin, BP pressors, morphine, ativan, blood and blood products, and sedation for a medically induced coma).
- Use physician orders, protocols, and critical thinking to maintain client stability during rapidly changing conditions.
- Manage emergency situations such as accidental extubation and cardiac arrest to regain client stability.
- Care of clients with various conditions including post-surgical recovery, wound care including packing and vacuum wound dressings, intubated and ventilated, alcoholic GI bleed, brittle diabetic, heart failure, kidney failure, post-trauma, and drug overdose.
Telemetry RN
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Assessed and prepared clients pre and post procedure including open heart surgery, heart catheterization, and vascular surgery.
- Obtained and interpreted EKG and labs.
- Rapidly responded to emergencies including chest pain or vascular occlusion.
- Managed medications such as antiarrhythmic agents according to physician orders.
- Performed nursing assessments and interventions to stabilize patient's conditions as needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing changes in the patient's condition.
- Conducted thorough documentation of all assessments, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
- Monitored electrocardiogram for abnormal rhythms or other changes in cardiac status.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members of critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels and respiratory rate.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Lancaster General Institute for Health Science
Lancaster, PA12-2006
Associates Degree - Health Sciences
Lancaster General College
Lancaster, PA12-2006
Diploma -
Garden Spot High School
New Holland, PA06-2003
Timeline
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Bayada Home Health
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health
02.2019 - 11.2024
In Home RN
Bayada Pediatrics
09.2011 - 01.2019
Intermediate Intensive Care RN
Lancaster General Hospital
05.2009 - 09.2011
Telemetry RN
Lancaster General Hospital
03.2007 - 05.2009
Diploma in Nursing -
Lancaster General Institute for Health Science
Associates Degree - Health Sciences
Lancaster General College
Diploma -
Garden Spot High School