Anna Zuratt
Pottsville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Geisinger St. Lukes, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment while enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven ability to educate families and advocate for patients, fostering a supportive environment during critical care transitions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Geisinger St. Lukes
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2019 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
LPN/Nurse Manager
Providence Place Senior Living
11.2006 - 11.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Schuylkill Technology Center
Frackville, PA08-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Geisinger St. Lukes
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2019 - Current
LPN/Nurse Manager
Providence Place Senior Living
11.2006 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Schuylkill Technology Center
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