Anne Foley
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented, quality focused team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Patients are the life blood of a hospital and nurses are there to make them feel better.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2011 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, cardiac drips and emergency life saving drugs
- Collaborated with physicians about telemetry changes then quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate MD given orders
- Helped unit maintain HCAPS around 75-80%
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Managed high flow NC, BIPAP and respiratory suctioning.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, CHF, atrial fibrillation, cardiac cath patient, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted staff as charge nurse.
- Managed care of patients undergoing various orthopedic therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, along with other conditions including orthopedic and spinal surgery patients.
- Made quick decisions by utilizing critical care team to monitor patient before patient could decline to code blue status.
Registered Nurse
Crosscountry Travelcorps
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care during on going travel positions, have IV, PO, IM and cardiac drips
- Worked with team members in any capacity needed as traveler.
- Quickly and promptly aided patients by following through with care plans and education.
- Collaborated and contacted physicians with and changes in patients conditions and carried out physicians orders while continuing to assess patients.
- Cared for amputations, femoral bypass and AAA post surgeries
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
FSW/Edison College
Ft. Myers Fl. 05.2005
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Counseling
- EMR Systems
- Focus of Personal Care Needs
- Critical Thinking skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Use of community resources for patient continued care after discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Crosscountry Travelcorps
03.2007 - 08.2008
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
FSW/Edison College
Certifications
BLS
ACLS