Ana Begley
Moorestown
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, education, and care plan development with a strong foundation in ambulatory care setting . Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and teamwork in ambulatory care settings. Known for effective communication, adaptability and fostering collaborative team environment. Before coming to Penn, I have worked in the Phase 1 clinical trials unit, bone marrow transplant unit and ICU at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the first 15yrs of my nursing career. I got the opportunity to work as a clinical manager for a home care company as well.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
03.2015 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans for H&N, lung and brain tumor patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance care quality and improve patient satisfaction scores.
- Mentored junior nursing staff and pharmacist from PCAM and PPMC, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Managed complex patient cases, utilizing critical thinking to adapt care approaches based on evolving needs, especially with our neuro-oncology patients.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and families through accurate documentation of clinical encounters and timely follow-up on outstanding issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs of patients.
- Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with healthcare team members, optimizing clinic operations, and reducing wait times.
- Expedited referrals to specialists and diagnostic tests as needed, facilitating prompt diagnosis and treatment of complex medical issues.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in nursing practice, effectively communicating with diverse patient populations to establish rapport and trust.
- Facilitated timely triage of patients based on acuity level, ensuring prompt assessment and intervention by appropriate providers.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and compassionate nursing care to a diverse population in an ambulatory setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05-1989
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Chart updating
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Call triaging
Certification
- Certified as Ambulatory Care Nursing until 05/11/2030
- Certified CPR/BLS until 03/2027
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Penn Medicine
03.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University