ANTHONIA BRASS-AKINYEMI
Fort Worth
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, case management, and care coordination. Expertise in enhancing health outcomes, streamlining care transitions, and delivering education across diverse populations. Strong background in chronic disease management and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct care to students according to individualized healthcare plans (IHP) and district health protocols, ensuring student health needs were met.
- Administer medications and specialized healthcare services per district and state guidelines.
- Provide emergency response, communicable disease prevention, and health counseling to support student well-being.
- Serve as a liaison among students, families, school staff, and healthcare providers to promote a healthy learning environment.
- Maintained accurate, confidential health documentation with Focus and Microsoft Office tools, supporting compliance and facilitating communication.
RN Care Manager
Premise Health – Bell Health and Wellness Center
Hurst, TX
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Managed Health Risks and Condition Management Program, enhancing patient outcomes across Obstetrics, Behavioral, Diabetes, HTN, CHF, CAD, COPD, Asthma, and Obesity.
- Educated members on condition-specific self-care and monitored adherence to care plans, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions.
- Partnered with external agencies and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, close gaps in care, and enhance patient engagement.
- Led quality improvement initiatives and conducted chart audits to ensure compliance and enhance performance.
- Oversaw emergency action planning, supply management, and operational workflow improvements.
Outpatient RN Case Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
11.2008 - 08.2019
- Coordinated management for caseload of 50 individuals monthly, delivering personalized healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care for high-risk Medical, Obstetric, Behavioral Health, and Geriatric patients.
- Collaborated with practitioners and interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and address needs of complex, high-risk patients with chronic diseases.
- Facilitated patient-centered care by employing the nursing process for assessment, plan development, implementation, and evaluation of care for high-risk adult patients.
- Delivered comprehensive care in skilled nursing and home health settings, contributing to enhanced patient well-being and satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented individualized education and counseling strategies for patients, aiming to empower self-management and improve health outcomes.
- Utilized electronic tools such as Epic to help identify high-risk patients. Used registries, MCG, and EMR to manage the population’s health in disease management.
- Developed a presentation for the department outlining the role of the Outpatient Case Manager in PCMHs, which was implemented for the department and onboarding of new hires.
RN, Postpartum–Maternal Child & Telemetry Units
Methodist Health System
Dallas, TX
07.2003 - 04.2008
- Delivered direct care to antepartum, postpartum, and telemetry patients, facilitating safe recovery and timely discharge.
- Monitored cardiac patients, interpreted telemetry data, and responded to clinical changes promptly.
- Informed families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum health, enhancing their confidence in caregiving.
- Guided and mentored new nursing staff, fostering their professional growth and integration into the team.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Administration
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TXSkills
- Student & Family Health Advocacy
- Chronic Disease and Condition Management
- Care Coordination and Continuity of Care
- Emergency and Preventive Health Services
- Health Screening
- Program Development & Quality Improvement
- Health Education & Counseling
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Focus, Microsoft Suite)
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards
Certification
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) – Issued 08/2019
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) – American Heart Association, Exp. 04/2027
- Acanthosis Screening (TRAT2DC) – 04/2024
Timeline
School Nurse
Fort Worth ISD
02.2024 - Current
RN Care Manager
Premise Health – Bell Health and Wellness Center
04.2020 - 02.2024
Outpatient RN Case Manager
JPS Health Network
11.2008 - 08.2019
RN, Postpartum–Maternal Child & Telemetry Units
Methodist Health System
07.2003 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Southwestern Adventist University
Master of Science in Nursing - Administration
Our Lady of the Lake University