Angela Lux RN, OCN

Infusion Charge RN-

• Administered Chemotherapy, monoclonal, iron IV fluids, and other medications peripherally or via central lines. Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Expertise education on hematology-oncology and side effects of medications to patients and caregivers.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• 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 oncologic emergencies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Trained in Home Health while concurrently working as an Infusion RN.

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• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• IV therapy and central line management.
• Helped patients maintain their independence.

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Education on skin care, life style adjustments, diet, nutrition and referrals to outside agencies as needed.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Rotating Charge RN- Phase 2 for Pre and Post care for GI procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, liver biopsy and IV infusions.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient’s reactions to drugs and procedures.
• IV therapy and IV medication administration.
• Participated in Code Blues that occurred in unit.
• Assisted with liver biopsies.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, administered fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Monitor for bleeding, respiratory distress, pneumothorax, or intestinal perforations.

Charge RN-

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered blood products, chemotherapy and IV medication, while managing pre and post operative patients.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented vital signs and reactions.
• Assisted physicians with procedures.
• Wound care and dressing changes.
• Assisted with multiple code blues/ medical emergencies that occurred in nearby dialysis unit.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Cared for patient’s in triage, labor, post partum and newborn nursery.
• Assessed, planned, and evaluated patient care for deliveries.
• Managed pain and assisted with epidurals.
• Circulated in operating room for cesarean sections and bilateral tubal ligations.
• Educated new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.

Clinical Nurse 3-Relief Charge

• Relief Charge RN for up to 12 clinical nurses and supporting staff.
• Nursing management for high risk deliveries. Care and coaching for women through childbirth and post-natal care.
• Circulated cesarean sections and bilateral tubal ligations.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Served high risk ante partum patients.
• Education taught to patient and family members regarding post delivery care.
• Breastfeeding and lactation education to patients.
• Pain management, assisted with epidurals, given intravenous medication.
• Chosen as preceptor for new staff and nursing students.

New Graduate-Medical Surgical Unit for six months and transferred to Labor and Delivery.

• Nursing care for up to 12 patients and coverage for LVNs.
• Safely administered medications, blood products and TPN.

Transferred to Labor and Delivery for training.

• Participated in new grad training program for Labor and delivery with cross training in post partum and newborn nursery.