Anna McGavin
RN
Houston
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 30 years experience in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging environment offering expert and detailed case review(s). 10+ years experience in other specialties i.e. surgical intensive care, neuro intensive care, orthopedics, and Home Health Care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers in the continuum of care
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Manager – Interventional Radiology
University of TX at MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.1995 - 03.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies within Interventional Radiology.
- Led teams to create and drive process improvement opportunities/protocols/guidelines leveraging team feedback; creating a safer and healthier environment as well as increasing patient satisfaction; including appropriate staffing allocations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution & crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors & helping patients regain or improve coping abilities within the Interventional Radiology environment.
- Managed total of 39 team members inclusive of providing mentorship and guidance in the provision of skilled care in the procedural environment; ensuring competence through staff development within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Tx
- Collaborated with intra & inter departmental leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Coordinated and facilitated educational plans to improve nursing practice through HASP (Healthcare Alliance Safety Partnership)
Assistant Nurse Manager – Dx Imaging/Interventional Radiology
University of TX at MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Developed nursing practice protocols & guidelines for the department.
- Assisted team in assessing/patients undergoing invasive procedures
- Developed nursing practice protocols
- Provided patient education related to each specific procedure performed
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Ben Taub General Hospital HCHD
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Provided skilled patient care to critically ill patients
- Critical Care Internship that included rotations in the Emergency Center, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Clinical Nurse
Various Institutions/Organizations
01.1980 - 01.1989
- Experience includes clinical practice and medical record auditing in medical/surgical, orthopedic, post cardiovascular surg., telemetry, home health, and post partum, provided home health care education & skilled care
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Social Science - undefined
Texas Woman’s University
Denton/Houston, TX 01.1975 - 05.1979
Skills
Expert IR Case Reviews:
Affiliations
- American Radiology & Imaging Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Hispanic Nurses Association
Accreditations
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Certified Radiology Nurse
- Legal Nurse Consultant education
- BLS Certification
Journals/Education
- Education from serving on organization's Nursing Clinical Practice Council, Institutional Sedation & Procedures Committee, & Quality & Safety daily briefings.
- 6/2009 Featured in Nurse Week: Radiology Nursing Inside & Out; south central edition
- 3/2003 Presentation VIR Staffing Model at National Radiology Nursing Assoc. Conference. Salt Lake City, UT
- 10/2002 Featured in Nursing Spectrum: Interventional Radiology; The Surgery of the 21st Century, south edition
- Course: Core Supervisory & Performance Management Principles
- Course: Building a Foundation of Trust
- Voted Outstanding Nurse in Diagnostic Imaging 1992 & 1993
Timeline
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
09.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Nurse Manager – Interventional Radiology
University of TX at MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.1995 - 03.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager – Dx Imaging/Interventional Radiology
University of TX at MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.1991 - 01.1995
Clinical Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Ben Taub General Hospital HCHD
01.1990 - 01.1991
Clinical Nurse
Various Institutions/Organizations
01.1980 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Social Science - undefined
Texas Woman’s University
01.1975 - 05.1979