Anu Mathew
Burke,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Desiring an internship for Psychiatric Mental Health clinical. Eager to learn and enhance the practice.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Nurse
Children's Medical Associates Of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
10.2015 - Current
- Implemented medical needs and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents in large pediatric practice
- Managed immunization records to administer childhood immunizations and provide proper medication and treatments as prescribed by provider
- Served as patient advocate; assessed patient status and notified physician of any changes
- Implemented incoming telephone triage obtaining detail-specific histories and symptoms
- Trained nurses and designed skills review for continuing education and mastery of job related skills
- Performed variety of clinical and lab procedures
- Tracked Prenatal visits for new parents looking at cause and effect; designed and implemented relationships with Obstetrician and Midwifery practices nearby
Community Development
Lived Overseas In Asia
Chennai, India
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Assisted in running medical camps for local poor community: conducted blood pressure and oral health screenings, and assessed acute patient needs
- Provided music and art therapy to local orphanage for children with severe disabilities
- Coordinated and organized school supply distribution project for children in slum communities
- Conducted ESL classes at American International School in Chennai; created and delivered lesson plans based on curriculum standards, provided one on one instruction as well as large group instruction, coached and mentored ESL students, improved conversational proficiency.
Registered Nurse
Lower Bucks Hospital now called Prime Health
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Charge nurse: supervised up to six-person staff;RNs and Nursing assistants, made client assignments, unit operations, staffing, and overall client care
- Maintained calm, fun, professional environment throughout the shift while caring for own client load.
Registered Nurse
Medical College of Pennsylvania
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Provided acute and close monitoring of adult clients pre and postoperative open heart, provided care for pre and post cath lab adult clients, acute and chronic disease for arrhythmias, cardioversions, EP studies, MI screening, pacemakers and AICD implantations
- Monitored patients on cardiac telemetry
- Managed the unit as charge nurse organizing client care and staff morale
- Worked with surgeons, cardiologists, and interns
- Developed and carried out individualized care plans for clients.
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
BMA Dialysis Unit
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Nurse in charge for 24 chronic dialysis clients : administered all their meds and treated acute client crisis -Dialyzed patients and monitored care pre and post treatment
Homemaker
Self
01.1999 - Current
- Raised five children. Current ages range from 23-15 yrs.
- Homeschooled children from 2004-2012; created lesson plans, implemented creative learning curriculum, provided assessment.
Education
Multi-State License As Registered Nurse (VA & PA) -
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
06.1994
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.2023
Skills
Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
- Therapy and Counseling
Finding good quotes, cooking, and painting.
Quotes are like one sided pep talks with your inner self, hitting you right where you need it. Like this one :
"Courage is fear that has said it prayers". Anne Lamont
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse
Children's Medical Associates Of Northern Virginia
10.2015 - Current
Community Development
Lived Overseas In Asia
08.2008 - 07.2011
Homemaker
Self
01.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lower Bucks Hospital now called Prime Health
01.1998 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse
Medical College of Pennsylvania
01.1995 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
BMA Dialysis Unit
01.1994 - 01.1995
Multi-State License As Registered Nurse (VA & PA) -
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Norwich University