ANNA R. GREEDER, R.N.

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Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Home: 503-***-****

REGISTERED NURSE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated nursing professional with 24 years of experience providing medical care for patients in a variety of acute and primary care settings – Dermatology, Community Health, Urgent Care, Trauma, Family Practice, Ophthalmology, OB GYN, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.

Compassionate Nursing Professional: Experienced patient advocate; committed to the delivery of high quality, family-centered care. Able to build rapport and communicate with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Cross-functional Skills: Hands-on experience conducting physical examinations and assessing patients’ health status. Proficient in triage, diagnosis, treatment plan development, patient training / education, case coordination, and quality assurance.

Regulatory Compliance: Broad knowledge of clinical safety procedures, state / federal laws, documentation, HIPAA requirements, and confidentiality policies.

Team Player with Strong Work Ethic: Detail-focused with well-developed priority planning, communication, and collaboration skills. Positive team player.

Computer Literate: EMR Systems; Epic; Microsoft Word.

EXPERIENCE

FAMILY CARE INC-Portland Oregon

Durable Medical Review Nurse (7/21/14-2/22/2016

Talk with DME providers. Review chart notes and approve or deny patients medical equipment based on the Medicaid and Medicare guidelines.

CASCADE SPINE CENTER – Tualatin, Oregon

Peri-Operative Nurse (5/13-4/14)

Provided pre-and post-operative patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery facility. Oversaw patient admissions, conducted clinical assessments, and provided patient education. Collaborated with nursing team to ensure patient safety and delivery of high quality care. Developed patient care plans and maintained records and charts. Monitored patient status and observed patient blood pressure, O2 saturation, and cardiac / respiratory status. Performed venipuncture and administered / controlled the use of physician-ordered medications. Contributed to a positive work environment and promoted quality patient care by participating in meetings, committees, and staff development programs.

Worked closely with office team to ensure smooth flow of patient admissions and discharges.

Prepared patients for treatment and educated patients and family members on medical and post-operative care procedures.

Prepared patients for discharge; provided post-op instructions and teaching materials for patients and family members.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC – Milwaukie, Oregon

Registered Nurse (2010-2013)

Provided general healthcare nursing, including patient assessments, intake / assessments, and referrals. Managed inventory of durable medical equipment. Worked with patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including the homeless, addicts, paroled, and inmate clients with multiple acute and chronic conditions. In charge of Project Access and VFC Program. Helped open new facility.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – Salem, Oregon

Registered Nurse (2009-2010)

Worked primarily in hospital environment with patients that included inmates with multiple acute and chronic health conditions. Completed patient assessments and developed care plans.

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EXPERIENCE (Continued)

OREGON CITY MEDICAL CLINIC – Oregon City, Oregon

Registered Nurse (2009)

Provided nursing services and support to drug-dependent clients in outpatient pain management clinic. Worked with patients who had a wide range of health conditions.

KAISER PERMANENTE – Clackamas, Oregon

Registered Nurse (2002-2007 and 1993-1999)

Served as float R.N. in various departments, including Ophthalmology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care. Received multiple awards and recognition for outstanding performance, including 5-Year Pin and 10-Year Pin.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH – Clackamas, Oregon

Registered Nurse (1999-2002)

Provided patient care in compliance with established standards and best practices. Assessed, evaluated, and roomed patients; administered injections and drew lab specimens. Additionally responsible for phone triage, blood draws, urine catheters, heel sticks, and IV starts. Served as patient advocate and resource; ensured that patient’s specific needs were met. Prepared clinical dispositions and facilitated referrals to primary providers, poison control, urgent care facilities, and emergency rooms. Worked closely with physicians and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans. Delivered developmentally specialized care in a community health environment.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Salem, Oregon

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (1990)

CREDENTIALS & LICENSES

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Registered Nurse: Licensed in Oregon and Washington (Current)

Certified Medical Assistant

MILITARY SERVICE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Flight Medic (1978-1986)

Honorably Discharged / Highest Rank: E-5 / Received Letter of Commendation

Nominated “Airman of the Month” for exemplary performance.

PERSONAL

Willing to Travel

Salary: Negotiable

Willing to consider part-time leading to full-time employment

Member, ASORN

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