Anastasia Glassburn
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Dynamic professional with an extensive background in healthcare and a heart for volunteering my time and talents. These impactful roles have afforded me the expertise in leadership, advocacy for human flourishing, and serving my community. I am passionate about supporting families during critical life transitions and committed to enhancing my nursing knowledge and skill to improve my education through gaining a solid foundation in psychology and bioethics with a Catholic anthropological lens.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Implementing authentic Catholic curriculum across K-12 classrooms, integrating faith-based teaching with academic instruction to foster spiritual, moral, virtuous, and intellectual development in all students
- Adapted instructional methods to meet varied learning styles and needs.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in education delivery.
Patient Flow Coordinator
Beacon Health System
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges across departments to optimize hospital care flow and minimize delays in appropriate care.
- Coordinated with physicians, nursing leadership and staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and safe transferring of patients into our hospital system.
- Managed daily hospital census in a dynamic busy healthcare environment to support seamless operations.
- Developed and maintained effective communication with clinical teams to enhance patient experience.
- Implemented scheduling strategies to reduce wait times and improve service delivery efficiency.
- Monitored patient flow metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and operational adjustments.
- Evaluated patient feedback to inform process enhancements, ensuring high standards of care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline operations and enhance service delivery continuity.
- Enhanced the efficiency of patient admissions, ensuring accurate insurance verification and processing.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently coordinating room assignments and patient transfers.
- Evaluated current processes regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of coordination efforts.
- Managed bed availability by monitoring capacity levels daily, adjusting resources as needed to accommodate fluctuations in demand.
- Negotiated with external organizations such as ambulances services or nursing homes when organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2024
- Delivered high quality, evidence based care to laboring mothers and postpartum mothers and their newborns; including continuous monitoring, pain management, and emotional support.
- Provided comprehensive patient and family education on newborn care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and safety yo promote positive health outcomes.
- Worked collaboratively with OB/GYNs, midwives, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to manage both routine and high risk pregnancies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for compliance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Theatrical Studies: Concentration in Acting
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12-2005
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
01.2025 - Current
Patient Flow Coordinator
Beacon Health System
01.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Theatrical Studies: Concentration in Acting
Ball State University