Anne Grothusen
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinator with expertise in patient-centered care management. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and uphold nursing standards. Strong communicator and leader, contributing to workflow efficiencies and increased patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, IA
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans across Iowa Health Care nursing teams
- Communicated admission and discharge needs with physicians, therapists, and case managers
- Monitored patient status and escalated changes to charge nurse
Assistant Nurse Manager
Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, IA
07.2010 - 01.2023
- Coordinated staffing, schedules, and assignments to support Iowa Health Care patient flow.
- Monitored nursing practice for compliance with Iowa Health Care policies and standards.
- Supported Iowa Health Care nursing unit operations and daily patient care coordination.
- Supervised nursing staff schedules, assignments, and shift handoffs.
- Monitored patient safety practices and unit policy compliance.
PACU Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
Iowa City, IA
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Assessed airway status, pain levels, and sedation changes in PACU patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapies per provider orders.
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients for airway, vital signs, and pain changes at Iowa Health Care.
- Assessed recovery status and responded to PACU complications using Iowa Health Care protocols.
- Administered medications and IV therapies during post-operative recovery at Iowa Health Care.
PACU Nurse
St Mary’s Medical Centet
Madison, WI
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Assessed airway status, pain levels, and sedation changes in PACU patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapies per provider orders.
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients using Iowa Health Care recovery protocols and vital signs.
PACU Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
Iowa City, IA
06.1998 - 09.2004
- Assessed airway status, pain levels, and sedation changes in PACU patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapies per provider orders.
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients using Iowa Health Care recovery protocols and vital signs.
ICU Staff Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
Iowa City, IA
08.1991 - 06.1998
- Monitored critically ill patients in Iowa Health Care ICU using bedside telemetry.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders and care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in electronic health records.
ICU Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
06.1990 - 08.1991
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders and care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Monitored critically ill patients in Iowa Health Care ICU using bedside telemetry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MaryCrest College
Davenport, IA 04.1985 - 05.1990
Skills
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Electronic health records
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- IA nursing license-renewed 2024
- CPR - renewed 2026
Accomplishments
- Epic Superuser
- Periop Optimization
- Nurse Management Council
- Nurse Leadership Development Workshop
- Clinical documentation committee
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor workshop
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Iowa Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Iowa Health Care
07.2010 - 01.2023
PACU Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
06.2006 - 03.2010
PACU Nurse
St Mary’s Medical Centet
09.2004 - 06.2006
PACU Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
06.1998 - 09.2004
ICU Staff Nurse
Iowa Heath Care
08.1991 - 06.1998
ICU Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
06.1990 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MaryCrest College
04.1985 - 05.1990