Vanessa Casey Akines
Seffner,FL
Summary
Eagar healthcare provider excited to bring 20-year background in nursing and education to a growing organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills ready to help the team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic about eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Compassionate and accountable in building strong patient relationships. Self-sufficient in assuring patients’ needs and safety is priority.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Rasmussen College
Tampa, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Instructed patients on mental health awareness.
- Increased learning initiatives by educating students using therapeutic methods and laboratory studies.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
WellCare – Case Manager
Tampa, FL
04.2013 - Current
- Interact continuously with member, family, physician(s) and other providers utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise to determine medical history and current status
- Assess the options for care including use of benefits and community resources to update the care plan
- Acts as liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician and facilities/agencies
- Coordinate community resources with emphasis on medical, behavioral and social services
- Apply case management standards and maintain HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
- Report critical incidents and information regarding quality of care issues
- Outreach to members telephonically and/or in-person and coordinate member's case management services
- In conjunction with the PCP and member, complete a comprehensive assessment and develop a care plan utilizing clinical expertise to evaluate the member's need for alternative services
- Assess short-term and long-term needs and establish case management objectives
- Request consultation and diagnostic reports from network specialists
- Perform special projects as assigned
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Saved $1,000,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Registered Nurse
Naphcare
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
RN
Armor Correctional Health Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Case Manager
Universal Healthcare
08.2012 - 04.2013
Armor Correctional Health Services
Tampa, FL
01.2011 - 06.2012
LPN/RN
Manor Care
12.2010 - 05.2012
LPN
Community Care Center
11.2006 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2021
BSN -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02.2019
AS -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL12.2011
Skills
- Student outcomes management
- Completing physical assessments
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Proficient in EMR systems
- Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC)
- IV Certified
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Managing simulation equipment
- Supervising students
- One-on-one Instruction
Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
Access Injury and Primary Care Orlando (290 hours)-
● Independently collected histories and conducted full physical examinations for annual assessments and episodic cases under the guidance of a physician, within family and eternal medicine environments
● Ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostics, diagnosed illnesses, created and implemented treatment regimens including prescribing both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments
● Educated patients and families on preventative care, wellness promotion, disease maintenance, proper diet and nutrition
● Assessed patients and provided pre-post op clearances, as well as specialist referrals
● Managed chronic diseases including comorbidities, such as COPD, respiratory failure, sleep apnea, HTN, DM type 1 &2, depression with anxiety, CAD, CHF, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and obesity
Bond Clinics Pediatrics (120 hours)-
● Collected histories, performed comprehensive physical assessments, well-baby, annual wellness, school, sports and episodic examinations on the pediatric patient under physician’s supervision
● Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic disorders: fevers, RSV, FLU, strep, hand foot and mouth, and ear infections, asthma, ADHD, URI/Bronchitis, UTI, and constipation
● Critically evaluated and used current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care to develop differential diagnoses
● Provided extensive patient and guardian education on wellness, diet and nutrition, safety, disease prevention and management
Access Injury and Primary Care Women’s Health OB/GYN (90hours)-
- Assisted and provided care for female patients, care included but was not limited to pap-smears, general GYN exams and assisted with treatment plans
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Rasmussen College
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Naphcare
10.2015 - 01.2017
WellCare – Case Manager
04.2013 - Current
Case Manager
Universal Healthcare
08.2012 - 04.2013
RN
Armor Correctional Health Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
Armor Correctional Health Services
01.2011 - 06.2012
LPN/RN
Manor Care
12.2010 - 05.2012
LPN
Community Care Center
11.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
BSN -
University of Phoenix
AS -
St. Petersburg College