Anne Cowles
Littleton
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for advanced palliative care roles. Skilled in patient-centered care, symptom management, and end-of-life support. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Expertise in pain management, family communication, and holistic care approaches. Dependable in dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Saint Johnsbury, VT
11.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded development and leadership of inaugural Living and Dying Well Health Fair to enhance community access to vital local resources.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine palliative care needs and preferences.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and end-of-life planning to ensure informed decision-making.
- Led initiatives aimed at improving access to palliative services within the community through outreach programs and education sessions.
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Caledonia Home Health and Hospice
Saint Johnsbury, VT
01.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
- Advocated for patient rights and preferences in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic care approaches.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Guest Lecturer
University of Maine, Orono
Orono, ME
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Crafted and presented comprehensive lectures on death, dying, and bereavement.
- Fostered critical thinking through interactive discussions and real-world applications of course material.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rosebud Indian Health Service
Rosebud, SD
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated treatment plans and interventions for diverse health issues within Sicangu Lakota community, ensuring holistic support and management.
- Established care plans and communicated significant patient changes to leadership to ensure coordinated care.
- Utilized motivational interviewing to educate patients on effective disease management strategies and available treatment options.
- Spearheaded development and leadership of respiratory illness clinic during hospital's COVID-19 response.
- Guided nurse practitioner and physician assistant students through hands-on clinical experiences to enhance their practical skills.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Boston, MA05-2019
Advanced Practice RN Certificate in Palliative Car -
Shiley Haynes Institute For Palliative Care
San Marcos, CA06-2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Boston, MA08-2018
Master of Public Health - undefined
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2014
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2010
Skills
- Advance care planning
- Compassionate care
- Symptom management
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Palliative care planning
- Self-care methods
- Advanced care planning
- Family support
- Self-care strategies
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
University of Maine, Orono
08.2026 - 08.2026
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Caledonia Home Health and Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rosebud Indian Health Service
09.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined
University of New England
Master of Public Health - undefined
University of New England
Advanced Practice RN Certificate in Palliative Car -
Shiley Haynes Institute For Palliative Care
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professionals