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Annaliese Griffin

Joliet

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and passion for child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Center Well Home Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.

RN Case Manager; Triage Nurse

Residential Home Health
10.2015 - 06.2022
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
  • Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

RN Unit Manager; Wound Care Nurse.

Symphony Post Acute Care
04.2013 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records for optimal patient care continuity.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Memory Care / Behavioral Health Nurse

Senior Star at Weber Place
05.2012 - 06.2013
  • Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy by actively participating in treatment team meetings, presenting patients' perspectives and ensuring their voices were heard.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in behavioral health nursing care.
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by developing and implementing individualized patient treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2017

Skills

  • Acute illness recognition
  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Health screening
  • Immunization record review

Certification

  • Registered Nursing License - 2014 to Present
  • BLS / CPR Certified - Current
  • Safe Families for Kids - Host


Timeline

RN Case Manager

Center Well Home Health
07.2022 - Current

RN Case Manager; Triage Nurse

Residential Home Health
10.2015 - 06.2022

RN Unit Manager; Wound Care Nurse.

Symphony Post Acute Care
04.2013 - 10.2015

Memory Care / Behavioral Health Nurse

Senior Star at Weber Place
05.2012 - 06.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

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