Anne Mader
Chaska,MN
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including private pediatric practice, urgent care units and family medical practice. Vast experience dealing with a broad range of medical conditions. Ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and prescribe the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member, exceptional communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and multitask. Highly proficient in providing patient care, physician support, case research, attention to detail. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating healthcare coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Clinic
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate telephone triage services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate care plans were developed and implemented for patients.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive medical information.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted a seamless healthcare experience for patients by coordinating appointments, referrals, and follow-ups as needed.
Registered Nurse
Fairview Medical Group
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, interventions performed and follow-up care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and performed prior authorizations with needed.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Clinics Urgent Care
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Southdale Pediatric Associates And Allergy
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with provider to adjust care plans.
- Performed telephone triage on patients and to determine next step in treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Administered allergy injections and monitored for reaction. Administered epinephrine when needed as well as antihistamine. Summoned physician.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered and instructions for follow-up care.
- Performed prior authorizations and worked with insurance companies to ensure patient received the care he/she needed.
- Performed spirometry and skin tests when ordered by physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mollen Immunizations Clinics
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Administered influenza injections to clients and monitored for adverse reactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Medical Group Urgent Care
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Medical Clinic Urgent Care
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.A.S - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN.12.2012
A.A.S - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN05.2009
Licenses & Certifications
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- ICD-9 Forms
- Family Education
- Triage
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Education
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Microsoft Office
- Performing EKGs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fairview Medical Group
11.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Clinics Urgent Care
05.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Southdale Pediatric Associates And Allergy
09.2013 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mollen Immunizations Clinics
09.2011 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Medical Group Urgent Care
06.2010 - 09.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Medical Clinic Urgent Care
10.2009 - 03.2010
University of Minnesota
A.S - Nursing
Normandale Community College
A.A.S - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Licenses & Certifications