Angela F.

Arnette
5220 NW 25th court 9
54-861-9240
Lauderhill, FL 33313

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSSESSING excellent organization, leadership and probl
em-solving skills. Solid track record of success managing personnel and resourc
es throughout daily operations. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compl
iance with standard operating procedures, regulations outlined in the Code of Fe
deral Regulations (CFR) and other applicable Federal, State and local laws. Uti
lized strong interpersonal and communication capabilities to deliver exceptional
service to members of medical staff and patients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOSPICE BY THE SEA - Boca Raton, Florida
Team Coordinator 2008-2009
* Take phone orders from physicians.
* Triage incoming phone calls.
* Troubleshooting patient concerns, families, facilities, and physicians while T
eam Manager is out in the field.
* Take reports and document verbal reports on new and existing patients from Car
e Center, Admission, and field staff.
* Assist Team Manager with receiving staff and patient scheduling, weekly schedu
ling, make adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances review time sheets; prepa
re and file PCC notes before and after meetings.
* Recertification and decertification reconciliation medication profile and Misy
s medication list at recertification and assist in scheduling MD visits.
* Order tests and document tests to be performed b labs; as well as follow up in
formation with the physician.
* Communication and coordination with the Team Managers regarding controlling co
sts per patient day.
* Notification of expirations to team members.
FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER - Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
1987 - 2008
* Provide basic bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pres
sure, pulse, and respiration.
* Prepare and provide injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings,
treat bedsores, and give alcohol rubs and massages.
* Provide care for the sick, injured, and disabled under the direction of physic
ians and registered nurses.
* Plan, organize, manage and direct all aspects of whole blood and/or aphaeresis
collection operations (fixed site) to ensure appropriate staffing and a smooth,
efficient process.
* Follow all applicable standard operating procedures, regulations, directives a
nd policies to ensure compliance.
* Supervise staff including training, evaluation, and discipline to ensure a wel
l-qualified team and enhance operational success.
* Supervise staff to ensure appropriate care and collection of safe units of blo
od during blood transfusion.
* Perform clerical administrative functions in order to provide documentation an
d ensure accurate charting of patients' care.
* Provide and document performance feedback for any staff assigned to current op
eration.
* Provide quality and efficient health care while controlling costs of materials
and supplies.
* Oversee the computerization of patient records and ensure their security as re
quired by law.
* Currently enrolled in a refresher course for medical records and health inform
ation coding.

CAMP SCATICO - Elizaville, New York

Nurse/Office Receptionist
6/1999 - 8/1999
* Administered medications including allergy shots, made clinical assessment of
each child, charted patients files, transported patients to and from local area
hospital for physician care.
* Answered telephone calls in camp office, made appointments and communicated wi
th parents and other facility administrators.
OSTRO RETIREMENT FACILITY - Lauderhill, Florida
Nursing Assistant 1984-1985
Performs routine tasks in support of nursing services including tasks involving
minor personal services for patients and/or residents at a hospital, nursing hom
e or health related facility; does related work as required.
* Assisted nurses in lifting and turning patients, restraining disoriented patie
nts, holding patients for treatment, and occasionally prepared patients for surg
ery.
* Executed non-technical work involving the routine care of patients and/or resi
dents.
* Assisted in walking, feeding, bathing and related restorative and rehabilitati
ve care activities for patients and/or residents and aided in caring for their p
ersonal needs and comfort.
* Provided assistance in regulating the number of visitors and gave information
to visitors in accordance with instructions from the Charge Nurse.
* Assisted professional nursing personnel in carrying out assigned range of moti
on, promotion of self-help and independence activities.
* Coordinated information concerning the patient's and/or resident's condition a
nd entered reports on the patient's and/or residents record.
* Labeled and stored patients' and/or residents' clothes and turned over valuabl
es to person designated by the facility.
* Ability to understand and carry out routine non-technical, oral and written di
rections relative to care of patients.
* Possess physical strength and mental alertness; willingness to cooperate and t
o carefully follow a prescribed routine.

EDUCATION
ATLANTIC VOCATIIONAL SCHOOL OF NURSING - Coconut Creek, Florida Graduated 1986
MEDICAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER-Hollywood, Florida Graduated 1988

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, MEDICAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER
GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE, FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER
BASIC ECO-CARDIOGRAM CERTIFICATE, FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER
KNOWLEDGE BASE
* * 10 years - Telemetry Unit
* 7 Years - Medsurge
* 3 Years - Radiology (Monitoring Nurse)
* Outpatient Unit
* Cross-trained as a Unit Secretary