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CATHERINE ANELLI

River Grove,Il

Summary

· Registered Nurse with 20+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Areas of expertise include medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedics, telemetry, rehab and detox.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
  • Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Maintained student attendance records and grades using Blackboard.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.

Clinical Transition Leader RN, Emergency Room

Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
04.2019 - Current
  • Check inpatient/observation admission from the ER and verify order.
  • Verify patient insurances and take physician orders.
  • Coordinate direct admissions.
  • Coordinate transfers from other healthcare facilities to the inpatient admission areas.
  • Schedule follow ups for outpatient clinics (a fib, PNA, CHF, pain, wound care, infusion center, and cardiac rehab) as well as PCP and specialist appointments.
  • Follow up on all ED discharge instruction questions/referral issues.
  • Social service issues in the ER and following up on inpatient case management issues.
  • Assist with MOON letters.
  • Act as a case manager after hours for hospital helping with transfers and coordination issues.


Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst Il, IL
09.2014 - Current
  • Developed and delivered pre and post conferences to undergraduate nursing students.
  • Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials for nursing pre and post conferences.
  • Supervised and evaluated students' clinical experiences.
  • Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
  • Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.

Clinical Transition Leader RN 5 Medical Unit

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Elmhurst Il, IL
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Lead daily discharge rounds on a medical unit.
  • Able to identify patient delays/barriers to discharge and able to coordinate with staff on a discharge plan.
  • Identify early patient needs in order for the patient to be discharged when ready.
  • Works closely with home health agencies and rehab facilities to ensure safe discharge planning.
  • Interviews patient and families that have been readmitted and are able to recognize interventions that will prevent further readmissions.
  • Understands the bundle payment program and am able to enroll eligible patients in th program.
  • Works closely with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient discharges.

Staff Registered Nurse, Team Leader

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
Elmhurst, IL
07.2001 - 05.2016
  • Chronic patient care in medical-surgical unit, handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia's, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.




Registered Nurse

Westlake Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
11.1992 - 08.2008
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
  • Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Education

Master of Science - NURSING, CLINICAL NURSE LEADER

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing and Science

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
1992

Associate of Science - Nursing and Science

Triton College
River Grove, IL
1992

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preceptor
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient/family focused
  • In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy

  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Promotes disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal

Accomplishments

  • ImplementationAssisted in implementation of a new Discharge Patient Education Tool (DPET) that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Patient AdvocacyExplained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Assisted in a pain assessment documentation tool for a specific micro-system which resulted in improving patients level of pain.
  • Training
      Preceptor of staff nurses in the hospital environment on procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

    • Certification

    • Registered Nurse in IL, License number 041.267996,1992
    • Clinical Nurse Leader (2014)
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Certified in Peritoneal Dialysis
    • Certified in Central Line Care

    Timeline

    Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

    Dominican University
    08.2021 - Current

    Clinical Transition Leader RN, Emergency Room

    Elmhurst Hospital
    04.2019 - Current

    Clinical Transition Leader RN 5 Medical Unit

    Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
    05.2016 - 04.2019

    Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

    Elmhurst College
    09.2014 - Current

    Staff Registered Nurse, Team Leader

    Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
    07.2001 - 05.2016

    Registered Nurse

    Westlake Hospital
    11.1992 - 08.2008

    Master of Science - NURSING, CLINICAL NURSE LEADER

    Elmhurst College

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing and Science

    Lewis University

    Associate of Science - Nursing and Science

    Triton College

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