Misty Anaya
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Presbyterian, specializing in hospice care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through individualized care plans and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in direct patient care and mentoring, fostering a compassionate environment while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to advocating for patient dignity and comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN OP Hospice CM
Presbyterian
Albuquerque, NM
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure seamless communication and effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options, fostering understanding and comfort during transitions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and promote best practices in hospice care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that increased patient satisfaction scores within the hospice program.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect patients with additional support services as needed for holistic care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Presbyterian
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a dynamic medical-surgical unit.
- Assisted interdisciplinary teams in creating and executing personalized patient care plans.
- Aided in training new nursing staff to promote a cooperative work environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately using electronic health records.
- Maintained patient safety by consistently following infection control protocols and hospital policies.
- Informed patients and families about post-discharge care to encourage adherence to treatment plans.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere through clear communication and teamwork with colleagues and supervisors.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify early signs of complications, facilitating timely interventions.
- Guided new graduate nurses as a preceptor, supporting their transition into clinical practice.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously, providing bedside care, IV therapy, and wound treatment.
- Advocated for patient health, safety, and rights.
- Oversaw nursing staff to confirm compliance with patient care protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN, RN
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM2020
Skills
Direct patient care
- Precepting
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
- Home care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Compassion and empathy
Precepting
Hospice and palliative care
Home care
Accomplishments
3 Guardian Angel awards from patients families form compassionate care.
Timeline
RN OP Hospice CM
Presbyterian
09.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Presbyterian
06.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - BSN, RN
Brookline College