Anne Minar MSN RN
Woodbury,CT
Summary
Master's educated nurse with 19 years of nursing experience, seeking to leverage extensive knowledge and passion in quality, safety, and risk management. Utilizing evidence-based practice to drive process improvement and enhance patient and organizational outcomes. Detail-oriented, conscientious, and organized with strong verbal and written communication skills. Leadership experience lead to high-performing teams and ensure employee satisfaction. Proficient in data analysis, excelling at identifying trends and developing strategies to optimize efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Optum Infusion Services
09.2019 - Current
- Serve as a subject matter expert in quality, value-based care, and patient safety through the Nursing Clinical Excellence Workgroup
- Oversee direct nursing staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks with an emphasis on quality patient and organizational outcomes
- Enhance communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Continuously demonstrate commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Facilitate seamless collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that all teams are aligned with company goals.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Reduce employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improve customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Maintain high safety standards to ensure a secure workplace for all employees.
- Oversee compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
Vascular Access Team
Hartford Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and patients to develop optimal treatment strategies for patients requiring intravenous therapy in the inpatient setting
- Championed evidence-based practice by remaining current on industry research and incorporating findings into daily practice when appropriate.
- Achieved Vascular Access Board Certification
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding the purpose, function, and management of their vascular access devices.
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Optimized resource utilization and infection control by continually evaluating the appropriateness of PICC lines versus other vascular access methods.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication of procedures and expectations.
- Reduced complications by skillfully assessing and selecting the most appropriate vascular access devices for each patient.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, actively identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Mentored new hires, sharing best practices in vascular access nursing and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert vascular access care and catheter insertion techniques.
- Utilization of ultrasound guidance for placement of peripheral IV sites
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
IV Coordinator
VNS of Connecticut
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervised the intravenous home care division of VNS
- Served as a mentor to staff to ensure competency and quality in vascular access
- Review policies and procedures and provide updates related to evidence-based practice.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new staff, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Infusion Nurse/IV Team
Greenwich Hospital
10.2008 - 09.2015
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention of appropriate vascular access.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, education on self-care strategies, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Infusion Nurse
New Haven Rheumatology
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Safe administration of biological therapies to rheumatology patients in the outpatient setting which included monitoring, assessment, and education
- Provide education to patients for safe, effective home self-administration of biologic therapies
- Implementation of an electronic charting system to provide physicians with ease to obtain patient clinical information related to infusions.
Infusion Nurse/Hematology Oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2014
- Safe administration of chemotherapy and blood products in the oncologic outpatient care setting
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team
- Education, assessment and care of patients and families in a complex, dynamic emotional setting
- Monitoring of lab results and assessment of the appropriateness of chemotherapy administration
- Intricate knowledge of up-to-date chemotherapy and biologic protocols.
Primary Nurse Case Manager/Infusion Homecare
Coram Healthcare
09.2006 - 04.2012
- Education, assessment and monitoring of patients and families for safe administration of antibiotics, TPN, IVIG and biologic therapies in the home environment
- Close communication with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
Education
Master of Science, Nursing Quality, Safety, and Risk Management -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.2005
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Policy Enforcement
- Waste Reduction
- Data Analytics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Emerging Leaders 2024 Alumni
Timeline
Supervisor
Optum Infusion Services
09.2019 - Current
Vascular Access Team
Hartford Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2021
IV Coordinator
VNS of Connecticut
08.2015 - 06.2016
Infusion Nurse/Hematology Oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2014
Infusion Nurse
New Haven Rheumatology
08.2013 - 08.2015
Infusion Nurse/IV Team
Greenwich Hospital
10.2008 - 09.2015
Primary Nurse Case Manager/Infusion Homecare
Coram Healthcare
09.2006 - 04.2012
Master of Science, Nursing Quality, Safety, and Risk Management -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Fairfield University
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