Anna Martha Ravan
Charleston
Summary
Energetic and personable critical care nurse with a strong work ethic. Passionate about safeguarding patient dignity in nursing practice and advocating for the unheard. Inspired to pursue a career in forensic nursing that intersects justice with the art of nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs
- Administered medications according to established protocols, including titration of high alert medications (vasoactive medications, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants, insulin)
- Performed bedside nursing procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care
- Assisted with advanced procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and bronchoscopy under provider supervision
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes
- Performed all nursing care related to organ donor medical management, working closely with OPO (We Are Sharing Hope SC) donor coordinator
- Performed audits as a unit safety coach, completing Kamishibai Cards and peer-to-peer education to prevent falls, hospital-associated pressure injuries, central line-associated blood stream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator-associated events
- Performed duties as skin champion including quarterly NDNQI surveys and peer-to-peer coaching on hospital-associated pressure injury bundle compliance
- Served as a preceptor for onboarding and new graduate nurses, enhancing their knowledge base in critical care nursing practice.
Medical Office Coordinator
Charleston Heart Specialists
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed physicians' surgery schedules at Trident Medical Center and Trident Surgery Center
- Completed all scheduled surgical prior authorizations a minimum of two weeks prior to date of service
- Completed urgent prior authorizations for emergency procedures
- Worked closely with practice manager to improve office workflows and maximize patient care
- Processed hospital charges and reviewed hospital and office claims
- Created claims for remote device interrogation, averaging 1,000 charges per month
- Resolved issues with returned claims
Training Program Coordinator
Fleet Feet
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinated training programs for half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances
- Managed program coaches and mentors with up to 15 mentors per program
- Worked closely with program coaches to develop safe and effective training plans
- Educated athletes and runners on injury prevention and exercise sustainability
- Established and enforced safety and emergency protocols for running groups
Personal Trainer
O2 Fitness Clubs
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed safe, effective, and unique fitness programs for each client based on their specific goals and preferences
- Serviced individual and partner personal training sessions
- Provided consultations for prospective clients that included a fitness assessment, identification of specific muscle groups requiring mobility/stability, and overview of recommendations to achieve client's personal goals
Group Fitness Area Director
O2 Fitness Clubs
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Supervised all group fitness instructors for North Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, and Moncks Corner locations
- Hired all group fitness instructors for four locations
- Completed group fitness payroll and weekly progress reports
- Created and modified group fitness schedules to enhance class attendance
- Launched new programs and organized group fitness events
Front Desk Manager
O2 Fitness Clubs
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Supervised all front desk, membership sales, childcare, and maintenance staff
- Created monthly staffing schedules for front desk, membership sales, childcare, and maintenance departments
- Provided administrative support for membership consultants and front desk staff including processing all membership contracts and terminations
- Efficiently handled all member inquiries and worked closely with the billing department to resolve outstanding balances
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2015
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Organ donor management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Blood mass transfusion and rapid infusion management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- End-of-life care
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS
- BLS
- TeamSTEPPS
- ELNEC
- SBIRT
- CITI Students in Research
- Essentials of Disaster Life Support
Contact
Charleston, SC 29407
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2023 - Current
Medical Office Coordinator
Charleston Heart Specialists
10.2019 - 08.2021
Training Program Coordinator
Fleet Feet
07.2018 - 10.2019
Personal Trainer
O2 Fitness Clubs
05.2017 - 09.2018
Group Fitness Area Director
O2 Fitness Clubs
09.2016 - 09.2018
Front Desk Manager
O2 Fitness Clubs
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design
Samford University
- CCRN
- ACLS
- BLS
- TeamSTEPPS
- ELNEC
- SBIRT
- CITI Students in Research
- Essentials of Disaster Life Support
Master of Science - Forensic Nursing
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
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