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Ann Barrios

Ann Barrios

River Forest ,IL

Summary

Registered nurse , now retired. Service and people oriented. Great telephone skills and problem solving abilities . Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Alere
03.2005 - 06.2018

Participated in a nurse triage line. Taking calls from participants re symptoms and directing them to the appropriated level of care . Followed a Healthwise protocol and timed calls . Worked in conjuction with pts insurance providers . Also handled customer service issues .

Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Clinic
02.1996 - 08.2005
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse and Office Manage

Patricia A Merwick MD
01.1995 - 03.1996

Registered Nurse

Kris McGrath MD
01.1992 - 03.1995

Administered Allergy program and acted as office manager.

Education

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Wesley Passavant School of Nursing
Chicago, IL
1974

Skills

    communicator, critical thinking , compassion and empathy patient advocate

    Telephone skills customer service experience problems solving professional service oriented ,

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Alere
03.2005 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Clinic
02.1996 - 08.2005

Registered Nurse and Office Manage

Patricia A Merwick MD
01.1995 - 03.1996

Registered Nurse

Kris McGrath MD
01.1992 - 03.1995

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Wesley Passavant School of Nursing
Ann Barrios