Anna Richards
College Station,TX
Summary
Accomplished, patient-oriented nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. In the past 10 years, I've developed an expertise in Foot & Nail Care and also treating complex wounds.
I have a proven track record at Baylor Scott & White Health, demonstrating exceptional patient care and clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient education, I have significantly enhanced patient health outcomes. Known for compassion and empathy, my approach has consistently improved patient satisfaction and infection control practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
- Certificate of Formation for Professional Limited Liability Company through the State of Texas in July, 2023. [Anna Marie's Firmly Footed Care, PLLC].
- A professional assessment of a patient's current foot health.
- A patient's specific concerns are heard & discussed - nail trimming, callus treatment and any foot care goals the patient. may have.
- Services for these conditions are completed with a gentle approach using only sterile tools.
- Services are provided in a comfortable environment to preserve the patient's health and contribute to their peace of mind.
Registered Nurse Clinician
Baylor Scott & White Health
02.2014 - 04.2023
- As nurse clinician in the podiatry department, would see our high risk foot care patients quarterly for their diabetic foot assessments.
- With these patient's regularly scheduled assessments, a strong rapport with patients and families was developed as well as...
- Frequent collaboration with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient treatment plans, improving overall health outcomes.
- Ongoing foot & nail care assessments, which would include nail, callus and wound debridement for patients with diabetes, PVD and PAD.
- Weekly, bi-weekly post-op follow-ups for our surgical patients.
- Wound Vac applications 2-3 times per week prn.
- Educated patients on self-care management practices, empowering them to take control of their health at home.
- Implemented infection control measures within the healthcare setting, reducing instances of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Teresa
Winona, MN06.1986
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Foot/Nail Care for High-Risk patients
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- CFCN (Certified Foot Care Nurse)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician
Baylor Scott & White Health
02.2014 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Teresa