ANN MARIA ITANI, RN

972-***-****/469-***-**** ((

abi7g3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

RN with varied background in clinical areas as well as industry, and health

education. Staff positions have included ICU, CCU, Med/surg, post partum

and home health with most recent experience in health education, wellness,

and support for chronic disease management as a Health Coach and Wellness

Nurse. Flexible and detail oriented team player focused on delivering safe,

effective, high-quality patient care.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

RN Licensure: US, UK, Canada. Passed nursing exams/licensure for each.

1997, relo to US - Educational and Nursing credentials evaluated by

Commission for Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)

2008, Rev-evaluated to obtain RN licensure in 28 non-compact states

CPR/BCLS - renewed 10/2009 (Expires 10/2011)

Technical Skills: MS Word, Windows, and Outlook

Proficient in use of web based programs and materials

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PEAK HEALTH, Dallas, TX. 04/10-

Present

Wellness Nurse

I conduct health evaluations for corporate employees as part of the

requirement for their health insurance plan.

. I assess and document their vital signs, wt, biometric screening,

and cardio fitness response level as well as provide

education, counseling, motivation and resources to help them

achieve their health goals.

HEALTH DIALOG, Richardson, TX.

12/07-03/10 Health Coach/Disease Management

Provided telephonic health advice and support on management of chronic

diseases, health prevention and wellness, and acute symptom triage.

Utilized standard guidelines (including ADA, AHA) and approved resources.

. Provided expertise and resources including specialist referral

programs, community service information, and financial resources for

help with healthcare costs. Advised patients on standards of care for

chronic disease management including screening tests, importance of

medication compliance, side-affects and interactions. Provided support

and motivation for lifestyle changes and modifications including

physical activity, diet, and stress management.

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INTELLICARE, Plano, TX 06/06 - 11/07

RN Disease Management/Triage

Provide disease management and telephone triage with focus on chronic

disease prevention and management following health standard guidelines.

. Conducted motivational interviewing techniques to engage members in

focus on health measures and to provide insight into how best to

meet their needs.

PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, Dallas, TX 04/97 - 04/05

Staff RN- ICU/Mother Baby

Provided care for critically ill patients in ICU, and well mom/baby on post

partum/ nursery unit. Utilized critical thinking and proficiency in

monitoring medically stable and severely ill patients.

Hemodynamic monitoring using central, arterial and

Swan Ganz equipment.

Assist with invasive procedures e.g.: arterial line

insertion

Initiate and assist emergency interventions.

Patient and family education related to condition,

status as well as

discharge/transfer or follow up.

Assessment of well newborn and mother, provide education

and

support for mother and family/caregiver

UNIVERSITY AND VICTORIA HOSPITALS, London, Ont. Canada 05/92 - 04/97

Staff RN, Neurosurgery/Neuromedicine Unit, CCU/Cardiac Step-down Units

MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, Quebec, Canada 06/90-06/91

Staff RN on Medical ICU

MILITARY HOSPITAL, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 08/84-12/88

RN, Burn Unit /ICU and Medical/Psych unit

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEACHING/PRIVATE HOSPITALS, Scotland and London, UK 11/81-08/84

Med/surg, ICU, Oncology areas of National Health Service and private

hospitals, nursing agency and private duty.

EDUCATION

State Registered Nurse Diploma, Forth Valley College of Nursing, Scotland,

UK.

State Certified Midwife, Robert Gordon's University, Scotland. UK.

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