Annette Kurman, RN/BSN
Vaccination RN
Manchester, NH 03104 *******.******@*****.*** 603-***-****
Seasoned healthcare professional, with COVID-19 Vaccine Training from the CDC, with a focus on developing high standards of practice, ensuring culturally competent care, and promoting patient, family, staff and physician satisfaction through coordination and continuity of care facilitating the achievement of optimal quality outcomes in relation to clinical care and cost effectiveness.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
CDC COVID-19 Training
WB4460: Covid-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare
WB2502R: You Call the Shots — Vaccine Administration (Module 18)
WB4464: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine – What health professionals should know
WB4461: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
Certification
BLS Certification, American Heart Association, Expiration: 2/09/2021\
Nursing Licenses
• RN State: NH 022782-21 Expiration: November 2022
• RN State: MA 147391 Expiration: November 2022
Work Experience
Manager Marketing and Communications
AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire - Manchester, NH, July 2019 to Present
Development and execution of the New Hampshire communications plan in collaboration with Corporate Communications, regional team, and other corporate and joint venture partners; lead efforts to strategically position health plan and leadership as experts in health care.
Anticoagulation Nurse
NEHI/Catholic Medical Center - Manchester, NH, 2018 to 2019
Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established policies and protocols. Provide education to the patient and family throughout the course of anticoagulation therapy, reviewing individual anticoagulation treatment plans, adjusting the Coumadin dosage according to the NEHI protocol and helping ensure patient compliance. Applies clinical guidelines and synthesizes patient information to create an anticoagulation plan of care and adjusts dosages according to point of care testing results.
Flu/Biometrics Clinics: HealthAdvocate InHouse Physicians, Total Wellness, Mollen Immunization
Vaccination Team Lead, 2017 to 2018
Lead for clinic set-ups, receiving and shipping vaccine and supplies following flu/biometrics clinic following temperature and other storage regulations, contacting team members and site contact, ensuring consent and other forms are complete
Interacting professionally with participants prior (introduce self, use calm tone of voice, make eye contact with participant, be honest in explaining what to expect, having a positive attitude through body language, facial expressions, and comments; assess knowledge and experience with vaccination; verbally confirm allergies to thimerosal, eggs/egg products, if they’ve had allergic or serious reactions in the past, is participant pregnant) during, and following vaccine (at least 15 minute waiting period following vaccine)
Director of Nursing
Wentworth Home Assisted Living - Dover, NH, August 2016 to November 2017
Accountable for nursing care provided directly by staff, ensuring adherence to quality/safe nursing practice; Assess each resident's current health status, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care; Utilize assessment skills and discretionary judgment to develop plan of care with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet resident's needs and promote desired outcomes; Coordinate services between PCP, specialists, medical providers, and non-medical staff as necessary to meet the complete socioeconomic needs of residents; Provide resident, family, and staff education
Marketing Director
LifeShare Management Group/Centene Corporation - Manchester, NH, 2014 to 2016
Worked with Centene managed care plans across the country.
RN Administrator Assisted Living
Blaire House Assisted Living - Tewksbury, MA, 2008 to 2010
Managed and oversaw 24-hour operations, including nursing services; Conducted program under regulatory compliance; Increased census through aggressive marketing throughout the region; Management of staff, including hiring/firing, providing education opportunities; Developed engagement strategies by providing customer service, expertise, and community education for assisted living community; Developed and implemented community programs for target audiences; Proactively monitored current residents/customers for renewal risk factors; Budget management.
Education
MBA: Daniel Webster College - Nashua, NH
B.S. in Nursing: Fitchburg State College - Fitchburg, MA
A.S. in Nursing: Middlesex Community College - Bedford, MA
B.A. in Journalism: Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Other Nursing Experiences
•RN Adult Day Health Service, Lawrence, MA
•RN Adult Day Program (PACE/Nevins Home), Methuen, MA
•RN Adult Day Program, Easter Seals NH, Manchester and Laconia, NH
•RN Skilled Nursing Facility (Brigham Manor Nursing Home), Newburyport, MA
•Head Nurse (Anna Jaques Hospital), Newburyport, MA
Skills
High volume vaccination experience - 2 years
Clear Communication and Documentation - 10+ years
Coordinate Care Resources - 10+ years
Well-developed patient/family engagement skills -10+ years
Patient Education/Patient Self-Management Skills -10+ years
Collaboration/Communication with Professional Team and Stakeholders -10+ years
Customer Service -10+ years
Flexibility/Adaptability -10+ years
Medication Administration - 10+ years
Managed Care - 2 years