Angela Willis
Baltimore
Summary
Offering 20 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents, and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive student care. Focused and friendly School Nurse providing care to students aged 13 to 21.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse for Students With Special Needs
New York City Board of Education
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 80 students and faculty.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Agency School Nurse
Comprehensive Nursing Resources
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Rehabilitation Hospital Staff RN
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
05.1998 - 11.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Staff RN
St. Mary's Health Center
09.1987 - 05.1992
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill newborns.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions (emergency crashcards).
- Delivered patient care in Level 2 specialized nursery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Staff Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
09.1986 - 12.1986
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Specialized in airway management.
Staff Nurse
Group Health Association
05.1985 - 05.1986
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff RN
Baptist Medical Center
07.1977 - 05.1984
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Nurse Intern - Staff RN
Barnes Hospital
07.1975 - 03.1977
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Master of Public Health
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1975
Skills
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Student Health Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Record Review
- Epipen Administration
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Decision-Making
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Requirements
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Education
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Communication abilities
- Infection Control
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensed for Maryland - 2024 to 2029
Timeline
School Nurse for Students With Special Needs
New York City Board of Education
09.2005 - 06.2008
Agency School Nurse
Comprehensive Nursing Resources
09.2004 - 05.2005
Rehabilitation Hospital Staff RN
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
05.1998 - 11.1999
Staff RN
St. Mary's Health Center
09.1987 - 05.1992
Staff Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
09.1986 - 12.1986
Staff Nurse
Group Health Association
05.1985 - 05.1986
Staff RN
Baptist Medical Center
07.1977 - 05.1984
Nurse Intern - Staff RN
Barnes Hospital
07.1975 - 03.1977
- Registered Nurse Licensed for Maryland - 2024 to 2029
Master of Public Health
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
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