Annie Stanz
Excelsior,MN
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with St. Croix Hospice, skilled in chronic disease management and compassionate patient advocacy. Achieved reduced hospital readmission rates through effective care coordination and education. Proficient in clinical assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering resilience in patients facing complex health challenges. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes with strong clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
02.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
CNA
Caring Hearts At Home
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Bachelor Of Business - General Business
Northwestern College
MN05.2004
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Medication management
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Wound care
- Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Accurate documentation
- Decision-making
- Direct patient care
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft office
- ICD-10
- Diet and nutrition
- Infection control
- Clear patient communication
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient condition monitoring
- Medication administration
- Collecting vitals
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Dementia Specialist
- BLS/CPR
- HCHB OLH
Timeline
RN Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
02.2025 - Current
CNA
Caring Hearts At Home
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor Of Business - General Business
Northwestern College
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