ANGELA GREENWOOD
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with and extensive career history spanning 20 years in Corrections, Medical/Surgical, Rehabilitation, Emergency, Workers Compensation/Injury Management, Fitness for work medicals, Drug/Alcohol Testing, Audiometry/Spirometry, Forensic and Adolescent Mental Health and Primary Health Care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and in high-stress situations.
Consistently developing strong relationships with colleagues, allied health, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently holding Full Nursing registration with CARNA and current unrestricted Nursing Registration in Australia. I also hold current registration as an EMR with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
International SOS
Leduc, Alberta
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
12.2023 - Current
- Working as Shift Charge
- Emergency Code response, assessment and treatment initiation.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to inmates with chronic and acute medical conditions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.
- Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Registered Nurse/Occupational Health Nurse
Red Earth Health Solutions
Perth, Western Australia
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Providing Complex workers compensation case and injury claims management for large mining companies; Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Pilbara Access, KCGM and Northern Star Resources
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Pre-Employment Medicals, including Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Fitness for work medicals, Mine Site Flu Vaccinations.
Registered Nurse 1.9
Western Australia Department of Health
Perth, Western Australia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Working across, Medical/Surgical and Stroke Rehabilitation
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Student Nurse Preceptor and Acting Charge Nurse as required
- Worked flexible shifts; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Serco Australia
Perth Australia, Western Australia
03.2013 - 10.2013
- 6 Month Temporary Relief Contract
- Acacia Prison: Sentenced
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Corrections Clinical Nurse 2.4
Western Australia Department of Justice Corrections
Perth, Western Australia
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Working across Casuarina (Sentenced) and Hakea (Reception & Remand)
- Provision of Emergency and Primary Health care to offenders
- Duties including: Medication management/administration, wound management, co-morbidity education and management, Immunizations, Drug and Alcohol withdrawal programs and Mental Health/Risk assessment
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with Doctors, Guards, and Allied Health Staff.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
Registered Nurse Immigration and Detention
International SOS
Perth , Western Australia
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Part-time and Casual
- Working with Asylum seeking immigrants being held for Detention and or processing.
- Working with vulnerable patients suffering from injuries/illnesses resulting from torture, abuse and war crimes, and exposure related illnesses following illegal boat landings on Australian soil.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Nhulunbuy Medical Centre
Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to 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
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Mine Sites Medicals including Audiometry, Spirometry, Physical Assessment.
- Drug/Alcohol Screening, Immunizations, Co-Morbidity Screening and Care plan management.
Agency Registered Nurse
Choice One Nursing Agency
Perth, Western Australia
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Agency/Travel Nurse
- Casual on call
- Primarily working across Corrections, Police Watch house and Mental Health.
- Duties as Required
- Assessment of patients in Custody in Police watch house.
- Regular on-call as required to fill short notice staff shortage shifts at Casuarina Prison.
Clinical Nurse 2.4
Queensland Department of Health: Corrections
Brisbane, Townsville, Australia
08.2006 - 02.2010
- Provision of Primary Health Care and Emergency response for prison population
- Medication administration and management
- BBV screening, Mental Health/Risk assessment, Wound Management and Risk assessment.
- Immunizations
- Working collaboratively with Allied Health, Doctors, External providers and Prison Officers
- Working 12 hours shifts on rotational roster across Mens and Women's correctional facilities
Registered Nurse/International Recruitment Consultant
MHS Medical Pty
Gold Coast, Queensland
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Reviewed employment applications to match applicants with job requirements.
- Scheduled and conducted new employee on-boarding.
- Nursing Assessment of International Nurse applicants.
- Client site OH&S Assessment.
- Afterhours on call and shift coordinator.
Registered Nurse (Graduate Program)
Ramsay Health
Brisbane, Australia
01.2003 - 07.2004
- Supported Graduate Program; Working across, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Ward and Rehabilitation Ward
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Post Graduate Registered Nurse
Queensland Department of Health
Brisbane, Queensland
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Supported 1 year Graduate Nurse Program working in Forensic and Adolescent Mental Health
- Responded rapidly to urgent or emergency situations.
- Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certification - ACLS
Beats And Breaths
Edmonton04-2024
Certificate - Difficult Airway Management
Professional Medical Associates
CalgaryCertificate - BLS
AHASTI
Calgary12-2023
Certificate - International Trauma Life Support
AHASTI
CalgaryCertificate - Mental Health First Aid
AHASTI
Calgary, ABRegistration - Emergency Medical Response
AHASTI
Calgary01.2023
Certificate - WC and Injury Management Coordinator
WHS Foundation
Perth AustraliaPost Grad in Cosmetic And Dermal Science - Dermal Science
AACDS
Perth, Australia12.2013
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
James Cook University
2001
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ITLS
- IV Cannulation Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination/Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Advanced Injury Assessment and First Aid
- Student Precepting
- Injury Evaluation
Certification
- Certified Case Manage/Injury Management
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course (Current)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024 (Current)
- ITLS (Current)
- ACLS (Current)
- EMR
References
REFERENCES Available on request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
International SOS
07.2024 - Current
Correctional Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
08.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse/Occupational Health Nurse
Red Earth Health Solutions
01.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse 1.9
Western Australia Department of Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
Correctional Registered Nurse
Serco Australia
03.2013 - 10.2013
Corrections Clinical Nurse 2.4
Western Australia Department of Justice Corrections
03.2012 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse Immigration and Detention
International SOS
06.2011 - 06.2012
Agency Registered Nurse
Choice One Nursing Agency
05.2011 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Nhulunbuy Medical Centre
04.2010 - 06.2012
Clinical Nurse 2.4
Queensland Department of Health: Corrections
08.2006 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse/International Recruitment Consultant
MHS Medical Pty
08.2004 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse (Graduate Program)
Ramsay Health
01.2003 - 07.2004
Post Graduate Registered Nurse
Queensland Department of Health
01.2002 - 12.2002
Certification - ACLS
Beats And Breaths
Certificate - Difficult Airway Management
Professional Medical Associates
Certificate - BLS
AHASTI
Certificate - International Trauma Life Support
AHASTI
Certificate - Mental Health First Aid
AHASTI
Registration - Emergency Medical Response
AHASTI
Certificate - WC and Injury Management Coordinator
WHS Foundation
Post Grad in Cosmetic And Dermal Science - Dermal Science
AACDS
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
James Cook University
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