Anne Canania
Glencoe,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level RN position.
Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Background in nursing; pediatrics, LTACH, rehab, med-surgical and home health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Apollo Medical
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Admitting and discharging patients to Apollo, performing dressing changes; wound vacs, incision care due to post op ortho patients. IV care and infusion; setting up CADD and Curling pumps for TPN, central line and PICC line dressing changes and care which involve instruction of how to use elastomeric pump, IV push syringes, SASH method and lab draws.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed and educated patients on incision and wound vac care. Performed measurements and obtained pictures every week to track progress.
Rehabilitation Nurse
St. Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Cooperative Home Care
06.2019 - Current
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Care is provided for terminally or disabled children including care; trach care with canula change, g tube care and feeding administration, medication administration, CPT 4 times per day and personal care.
Home Health Case Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Hospice Nurse
Nurses And Company
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
St. Peters, MO
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
- Provided care for G tube; administer feeding and dressing changes to g tube site.
- Performed trach care and suction.
- General assessment and vitals.
- Maintained ventilator assisted patients, ensured and checked flow of tubing and machine recordings.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs
RN, Critical Care
Select Specialty Hospice
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Home Health RN Case Manager
St Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, Mo
2017.04 - 2018.04
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Dressing changes including; incision care, wound vacs, wet to dry and post op debridement.
- INR monitoring and dosing of Warfarin levels
- Suprapubic and indwelling catheter changes and maintenance.
- G tubes and TPN maintenance
Education
Bachelors of Science And Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MO05.2024
Associates of Science And Nursing - Nursing
Forest Park Community College
St Louis, MO12.2009
Certificate of Proficiency - OR
Forest Park Community College
St. Louis, Mo 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood West High School
Hazelwood, MO05.1998
Skills
- Home Visits and Inspections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Conferences
- Patient Intervention
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Case Planning and Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Medical Triage
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Staff Training
- Telephone Etiquette
- Case Notes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Typing Skills-40 wpm
- Case Management Experience->5 years
Timeline
Case Manager
Apollo Medical
04.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
St. Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Home Health Case Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
04.2021 - 04.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
10.2020 - 03.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice
03.2020 - 08.2020
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Cooperative Home Care
06.2019 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Nurses And Company
01.2019 - 02.2020
RN, Critical Care
Select Specialty Hospice
04.2018 - 09.2018
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
04.2017 - 12.2019
Home Health RN Case Manager
St Luke's Hospital
2017.04 - 2018.04
Bachelors of Science And Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Science And Nursing - Nursing
Forest Park Community College
Certificate of Proficiency - OR
Forest Park Community College
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood West High School
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