Ann Colburn
Brookfield,WI
Summary
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
Advocate Aurora Health
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Child Protective Social Worker
Bureau Of Milwaukee Child Welfare
09.1997 - 08.2004
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona05.1996
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Medical Evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2020
Child Protective Social Worker
Bureau Of Milwaukee Child Welfare
09.1997 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University