Anna Antoinette Manalo
Naperville,IL
Summary
Passionate and determined registered nurse (RN) with 8+ years of experience in bedside and clinical settings, specializing in providing nursing care to individuals across different age groups - children, adolescents, and geriatrics. A skilled healthcare professional with a strong focus on patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Excellent in collaborating with teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability in delivering efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Possesses expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Springs at Monarch Landing
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care.
- Worked with diverse healthcare team developing personalized patient care plans.
- Completed thorough assessments documenting patients' health status precisely.
- Performed physician-directed treatments and procedures.
- Prioritized tasks to handle multiple patient needs simultaneously.
- Provided post-discharge care instructions.
- Identified changes in patient condition promptly.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate medical interventions and coordinating with other healthcare professionals
- Ensured comprehensive records of administered medications, nursing actions, and patient reactions.
- Worked with pharmacy staff to ensure medication order accuracy.
- Contributed to safety measures efforts for better healthcare services.
- Addressed call lights swiftly and efficiently from patients
- Applied evidence-based practices to enhance patient health.
- Oversaw the transition process from hospital care to other facilities.
- Utilized visual analog scales to measure pain intensity.
- Guided new nurses with orientation programs.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids carefully.
- Implemented patient education programs to facilitate independence.
- Conducted dressing changes and debridement.
- Ensured prompt attention to patient advocacy needs.
- Educated patients on surgical procedure details and potential hazards.
- Promoted cooperation among all parties for consistent patient care.
- Operated under strict adherence to HIPAA requirements for information privacy.
- Regularly attended professional development courses to stay informed about the latest advancements.
Staff Nurse
Pope John Paul hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care efficiently.
- Worked with diverse healthcare professionals to create patient-specific care strategies.
- Handled an average of 11 patients per shift, ensuring high standards of care.
- Achieved a 100% reduction in medication errors through implementation of barcode scanning system
- Handled diverse patient responsibilities maintaining thorough assessment records.
- Administered medications through various routes, including oral and IV.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Showcased superior ability to handle numerous responsibilities concurrently.
- Facilitated patient empowerment for active health engagement.
- Protected patients' rights during their healthcare journey.
- Aided physicians in diagnostic procedures to secure precise results.
Clinical Services Specialist
Conifer Health Solutions
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of medical records to determine the appropriateness and necessity of healthcare services
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with established clinical guidelines and protocols
- Evaluated patient treatment plans, including medications, procedures, and therapies, to optimize quality of care while minimizing costs
- Utilized evidence-based criteria and clinical expertise to make informed decisions regarding medical necessity and level of care
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills by identifying patterns in data trends that helped identify areas where cost savings could be achieved
- Developed standardized templates for utilization review documentation which improved efficiency by 100%
Senior utilization review nurse
Exl
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Utilized utilization management software systems to document and track review activities accurately
- Reviewed and approved or denied requests for pre-authorization of medical procedures, tests, medications, or hospital admissions based on established criteria
- Provided education and guidance to healthcare providers regarding utilization management processes and requirements
- Collaborated with insurance companies or third-party payers to resolve coverage issues or appeals related to denied services
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, and contractual obligations during the utilization review process
- Implemented evidence-based guidelines into the utilization review process as a means of improving patient outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians on developing alternative treatment plans when requested services did not meet medical necessity criteria
- Served as a liaison between patients/families/providers/insurers throughout the authorization process
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with utilization management policies and procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans that promote cost-effective yet high-quality patient care
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues regarding complex cases or challenging authorization requests
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills in reviewing medical records, identifying potential risks or gaps in care, and recommending appropriate interventions
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all utilization management activities
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans that align with patients' needs and goals
Staff Nurse
fortune medicare inc
04.2009 - 03.2015
- Provided direct patient care efficiently.
- Worked with diverse healthcare professionals to create patient-specific care strategies.
- Handled an average of 11 patients per shift, ensuring high standards of care.
- Achieved a 100% reduction in medication errors through implementation of barcode scanning system
- Handled diverse patient responsibilities maintaining thorough assessment records.
- Administered medications through various routes, including oral and IV.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Showcased superior ability to handle numerous responsibilities concurrently.
- Facilitated patient empowerment for active health engagement.
- Protected patients' rights during their healthcare journey.
- Aided physicians in diagnostic procedures to secure precise results.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Southville international school and colleges
Las Piñas03.2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Inpatient
- Acute care
- Workers' Compensation
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
Certification
- RN License, 11/01/19, 05/01/26
- RN, IL, 05/01/26
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Springs at Monarch Landing
05.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Pope John Paul hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Services Specialist
Conifer Health Solutions
04.2020 - 06.2021
Senior utilization review nurse
Exl
05.2015 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
fortune medicare inc
04.2009 - 03.2015
BSN - Nursing
Southville international school and colleges
- RN License, 11/01/19, 05/01/26
- RN, IL, 05/01/26
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