Anne Seifert
Huntley,Illinois
Summary
With a proven track record at Endeavor Health Medical Group, excelling in interprofessional collaboration and nursing leadership, significantly enhancing patient care and staff proficiency. Expertise in clinical assessment and dedication to compassionate care have led to notable improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction, embodying a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader
Endeavor Health Medical Group, Surgery
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the clinical team.
- Utilize advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients conditions that warrant intervention or escalation of care strategies.
- Oversee training, staffing and education of 5 nurses and 16 medial assistants.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Vascular
Ascension Medical Group, Heart & Vascular
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided patient education for upcoming procedures and new medications.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of 4new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Surgery Center
Fox Valley Orthopedics
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Edited, rewrote and created multiple policies for surgery center, compiling all electronically for easy access by staff.
- Responsible for ensuring all documentation is accurate, preoperative orders have been completed, counts are correct, and universal time out completed.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity level and available resources while managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care.
- Assist Emergency Department Physician in conscious sedation procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one's care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Services
Centegra Health Syste
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Circulate as needed in cardiothoracic, general, EENT, neurologic, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, plastics, and vascular surgeries.
- Confirm consents are on chart and signed, and patient is marked appropriately for sided surgery.
- Responsible for ensuring all documentation is accurate, preoperative orders have been completed, counts are correct, and universal time out completed.
- Position patient in operating room ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Responsible for sterile prep of patients according to AORN guidelines.
- Assist Anesthesiologist with IV pump drips during heart surgery, ordering needed medications, assist with floating swan catheter.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Assess and prioritize patient care for up to 8 patients.
- Work collaboratively with therapy departments, physicians, and other areas of hospital to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Responsible for admissions and discharges to home or other facilities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Calumet, Indiana10-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Management
Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana01.1991
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing Leadership
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Education
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Certification
RQI BLS Provider, 10/2026
AORN Peri-Op 101, 07/2015
License
Registered Nurse, IDFPR #041.421469, 05/31/26
Accomplishments
Challenging Conversations Professional Development class 10/2024
Emotional Intelligence Professional Development class 10/2024
RQI/CPR Superuser
SQC-Safe Opioid Prescribing committee
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader
Endeavor Health Medical Group, Surgery
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Vascular
Ascension Medical Group, Heart & Vascular
06.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Surgery Center
Fox Valley Orthopedics
12.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Surgical Services
Centegra Health Syste
03.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2015
RQI BLS Provider, 10/2026
AORN Peri-Op 101, 07/2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Management
Hanover College
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