Katrina Anderson
Bellwood,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with wound care and IV therapy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Loyola University Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Primary Care Nurse
Loyola Health at Home
02.2007 - 06.2021
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Monitored and managed chronic health conditions, effectively coordinating care between primary care providers, specialists, and patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and advancements within the nursing field.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure continuity throughout their medical journey.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through the development of strong rapport and effective communication skills.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients.
- Educated patients on medication management to ensure proper adherence and minimize potential adverse effects.
Staff Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
06.2002 - 09.2007
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richard J Daley
Chicago, IL05.2002
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Dawson Techincal Institute
Chicago, IL05.1996
Skills
- Case Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clinical assessment
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Loyola University Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Primary Care Nurse
Loyola Health at Home
02.2007 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
06.2002 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richard J Daley
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Dawson Techincal Institute
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