Angela S. Mrak
New Haven,IN
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive perioperative experience and commitment to patient care excellence. Adept at coordinating surgical teams and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Circulator
Parkview Ortho Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with team members to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout surgical experience.
RN
VANIHS (VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System)
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Assess surgical patients in acute post-surgical care, ensuring recovery from anesthesia, administer pain medications as ordered when necessary
- Complete scheduling of surgical procedures for multiple surgical specialties, provided in person and telephonic instructions as appropriate
- Pre-op patients (assess history, physical assessment, initiate IV, promote continuity of care, educate patient/family as needed)
- Discharge patients (complete post-surgery assessment, provide discharge instructions, monitor vital signs, and work with surgeons/anesthesiologists for best outcomes)
- Coordinate care for veterans with VA and community providers, focusing on best outcomes and educating patients/family
Case Manager RN
Humana at Home
Remote, Based Out Of Florida
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Complete telephone contact and care plans for 30-40 patients on a weekly basis (assessing physical, mental, and financial needs) and providing resources and education as needed
RN Case Manager
Parkview Home Health
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Manage care for 20-30 patients on a weekly basis, completing assessments, medication reconciliation, wound care, and education
Pre/Post/PACU
St Joseph Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Pre-op patients (assess history, physical assessment, medication history, surgical history, initiate IV, educate patient/family as needed)
- Assess surgical patients in acute post-surgical care, ensuring appropriate recovery from anesthesia, provide medications for pain, nausea, etc as ordered
- Discharge patients (complete post-surgery assessment, provide discharge instructions, monitor vital signs, review medication orders as needed)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Ft Wayne, IN08.2011
Skills
- Holistic patient care
- Preoperative preparation
- Postoperative care
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Health assessment
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Telephonic care planning
- Patient and family education
- Scheduling of surgical procedures
Nursingexperience
- OR Circulator, Parkview Ortho Hospital
- Pre/Post/PACU RN, VAHNIHS and St. Joseph Hospital
- Surgery scheduler RN, VAHNIHS
- Charge nurse for pre-op/phase II recovery Endo Unit, VAHNIHS
- Case Management, Parkview Home Health Care and Humana at Home
Licensureandcertification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Indiana, BSN
- ACLS/BLS/PALS Certification
References
- Sue Klopfenstein, RN retired, 260-414-3653
- Angie Kroemer, 260-668-9906
- Heidi Rye, Independent Child Care, 260-437-9959
Professionalqualities
- Utilization of safe, appropriate techniques to perform nursing procedures during patient care.
- Application of teaching-learning principles to patients and families during care.
- Demonstrates appropriate communication techniques to interact with patients, their families, and members of the health care team.
Timeline
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Parkview Ortho Hospital
08.2024 - Current
RN
VANIHS (VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System)
08.2017 - 08.2024
Case Manager RN
Humana at Home
02.2016 - 08.2017
RN Case Manager
Parkview Home Health
12.2013 - 01.2016
Pre/Post/PACU
St Joseph Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College