Anna S. Worrell
Fremont,NC
Summary
Professional nurse with 13 years of demonstrated clinical ability including strong background in school health services. Skilled in patient care, health education, prioritization, and emergency response. Known for collaborating effectively within teams and adapting to changing needs. Passion for following the nursing process to provide the best quality of care for the patient. Valued for reliability, clinical expertise, and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
Goldsboro, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Identified risk factors for chronic conditions in at-risk students, enabling early intervention and appropriate management strategies.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of student health concerns.
- Enhanced staff knowledge on various health topics through regular training sessions
- Developed effective communication channels between school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to facilitate information sharing and coordinated care efforts.
- Implemented emergency preparedness plans, ensuring quick response times during critical situations involving student health or safety incidents.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding immunizations, medication administration, and other pertinent aspects of school health services delivery for over 700 + students
- Conducted vision screenings to identify potential issues that could impact academic performance or overall wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented care plans and emergency action plans addressing chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with educators to identify and support students with health needs.
- Mentored student nurses sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed and implemented health education programs addressing chronic conditions.
Registered Peri-Anesthesia Nurse
Wayne UNC HealthCare Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Preforms assessment and nursing care on patients (pediatric and adult) preoperatively and postoperatively (General, ENT, Neurovascular, Orthopedic, OBGYN, and Urology)
- Preforms Anesthesia care postoperatively for patient and monitors patient airway post anesthesia
- Monitors patient ECG Monitor Rhythm, interprets, documents and intervenes as appropriate
- Collaborates with Anesthesiologist on care for patients
- Assist Anesthesiologist with Nerve Blocks, Arterial Line Placement, Central Placement, Blood Patch Procedure, and procedural sedation
- Assisted Anesthesiologist with endotracheal intubation insertion in PACU area as needed in emergency situation
- Assist in collecting consent on informed consent
- Assisted physician with making doctor appointments for follow up post surgical procedure
- Educates patient on discharge education postoperatively
- Provide care to critical care patients and administer critical IV drug as needed when ICU unit not available
- Performs fill in charge nurse role for General, ENT, Neurovascular, Orthopedic, OBGYN, and Urology Pods as needed
Registered Nurse/Anemia Manager
Dialysis Clinic
Goldsboro, NC
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed assessments on patient at beginning and end of dialysis treatment
- Administered dialysis treatment, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Administered patient medications
- Monitored patient vital signs, venous pressure, arterial pressure and blood flow rate during dialysis treatments
- Collaborated with Nephrologist on care for patients
- Monitored lab values focusing on anemia management
- Assisted physician with making doctor appointments, referrals and refilling of prescriptions
- Monitored accesses for positive bruit and thrill as well as no sign or symptoms of infection
- Provided appointments for accesses that need interventions to achieve better function
- Performed home medication checks
- Provided take off of dialysis at end of treatment
- Assisted in removal of needles post dialysis treatment
Registered Nurse
Wayne UNC Healthcare Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted daily rounds at beginning and end of shift
- Assisted Physician in carrying out therapeutic regimens for each patient
- Advisor of non-professional nursing personnel in providing nursing care to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individual patients
- Administered patients daily medications
- Performed assessments on patient assignment
- Provided care for patients post orthopedic and neurovascular surgeries
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Goldsboro/Princeton Pediatrics
Goldsboro, NC
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Administered immunizations to patients age 2 months to adolescent
- Performed vision/hearing screenings
- Provided work-ups for well-baby schedule appointments
- Assisted pediatric doctors in performing In and Out catheterization, circumcision and drawing of blood on newborns to adolescents
- Obtained vital signs, height/weight, and urine samples from patients
- Conducted Strep cultures on negative patient tests to test for infection
- Conducted breathing treatments for patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team regarding the care for patients
Education
RN-BSN - Online Accelerated Program
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC08-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC05-2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC08-2013
Skills
- Exceptional knowledge of the Nursing Process
- Parental engagement
- Infection control measures
- Record keeping accuracy ; Infinite Campus Record keeping Software/ North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR)
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Immunization record review / protocols
- Acute illness recognition
- Student health screenings
- Medication administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities ; Strong clinical judgement
- Chronic disease management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of North Carolina, June 2015
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of North Carolina, 2013
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of North Carolina, 2009
- American Heart Association CPR certified
- American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Certification
- Nationally Certified School Nurse Certification July 2024
ADDITIONAL/HONORS
Member of the Catheter Associated UTI Team at Wayne Memorial Hospital 2012-2013, Member of the Mobility Team at Wayne Memorial Hospital 2011-2013, Outstanding Practical Nursing Student Award 2013, WMH intern- completed 120 hours of medical surgical experience, Anemia Manager Of Davita Dialysis Clinic 2015-2017, Member of Joint Committee at Wayne UNC Healthcare May 2018-2019, Super User for EPIC computer system at Wayne UNC Healthcare 2019, Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Nu Omega Chapter 2019, Member of the emergency response team for Fremont Elementary 25-26 school year
Timeline
School Health Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
11.2021 - Current
Registered Peri-Anesthesia Nurse
Wayne UNC HealthCare Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse/Anemia Manager
Dialysis Clinic
12.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Wayne UNC Healthcare Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Goldsboro/Princeton Pediatrics
09.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wayne Community College
RN-BSN - Online Accelerated Program
University of North Carolina Wilmington