Ann Saka

Experience

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  SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

  Mar 1986 - Mar 1988

  Information Analyst

  Member of “Integrated Computer System” design team involved in the on-going evaluation of departmental and individual worker needs assessments. Designed, tested, implemented and documented responsive system applications. Managed the continuous flow of high volumes of security-sensitive information for the personnel Department.

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  KENNEDY KREIGER INSTITUTE

  May 1994 - May 1995

  Clinical Nurse-Primary Nurse

  Directly responsible for admission assessment, care plans and skilled nursing needs of patients. Served as patient advocate in several interdisciplinary steering committees.

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  HIGH-COST USER INITIATIVE (PILOT PROGRAM)

  May 1995 - May 1996

  Staff Nurse

  Coordinated the discharge planning for Medical Assistance patients referred by various facilities. Directly responsible for clinical and therapeutic are planning following the nursing process. Referred clients as necessary. Integral part of a successful home care transition.

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  LORIEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

  Aug 1995 - Aug 1997

  Staff Nurse

  Provided skilled nursing care to adults with a broad range of diseases and chronic medical conditions. Responsible for planning and implementation of appropriated treatment regimen for patient population of varying acuity levels. Frequently interfaced with interdisciplinary team members.

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  Bon Secours Health System

  Mar 1996 - Mar 1998

  Home Health Nurse

  Provided skilled nursing services to medical and psychiatric patients. Duties included but not limited to initial assessment and admission to home health referral, teaching, skilled nursing care and patient advocacy.

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  COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE/CASE MANAGER SCHOOL HEALTH

  Apr 1996 - Mar 1998

  Community Health Nurse

  Provided a comprehensive program of skilled nursing and case management with the school setting working with protocols for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.• Nominated for School Nurse of the Year 1997• Recognized by Principal for outstanding leadership skills• Recognized by parent for excellence in interpersonal skills• Implemented the Asthma program in conjunction with The John Hopkins Hospital

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  REGIONAL SUPERVISOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2002

  Regional Supervisor

  Supervised a staff of 30 (Charge Nurse, Nurse, and Health Technicians) oversaw nursing activities in 20 schools. Served as student/family advocate and Crisis Intervention Specialist for Baltimore City schools. Coordinated Hearing and Vision programs for Baltimore schools and private schools resident in the city. Served as mayor representative for smoke free school initiative. Emergency Response Manager for staff of 200 employees responsible for designing and implementing a response system in the event of any emergency or crisis. Collaborated with Helen Keller International (Baltimore Child Sight® Program) and assisted in strategic planning, analysis and revision for pilot programs directed at providing eyeglasses for the under-served population. Served as Baltimore City Health Department Representative for the University of Maryland Dental Sealant Program. Show less

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  JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2001

  Nurse Practitioner

  Triage medical and psychiatric patients across the life span. Advised, educated and referred patients as necessary Followed as set protocol.

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  MANOR CARE RUXTON SUB-ACUTE

  Apr 2000 - May 2001

  Staff nurse provided skilled nursing services to chronic medical patients. Staff nurse provided skilled nursing services to chronic medical patients

  • Staff Nurse

    May 2000 - May 2001

  • Staff Registered Nurse

    Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
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  BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2005

  Community Health Nurse

  Community Health Nurse II, Adult Evaluation and Review Services.• Assessed and referred clients in the hospitals and community as appropriate following Inter-disciplinary team recommendations.• Preformed clearance activities for state hospitalizations following the PASRR process• Assisted with linkage to community resources.• Assessed, evaluated and made recommendations to DDA• Represented Agency in Legal Administrative proceedings for Medicaid Waiver Appeal hearings• Initiated teaching and interfaced with case managers as necessary for the implementation of care plans Show less

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  ITWORKS LEARNING CENTER

  Apr 2004 - Feb 2007

  Clinical Instructor

  Theory and Clinical Instructor for CNA/GNA Program

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  Zion Health training Center

  Feb 2006 - now

  Director

  ZION HEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC – Specializing in state approved healthcare related training – Delegating Nurse Services – Legal Nurse Consultant ServicesDeveloped state approved curriculum for Assist Living training certification. Manage and direct day to day activities of instruction and staff. Continuous quality improvement review – staff education and evaluation. Assist with job placement, goal setting and soft skills for job readiness-client advocacy and referrals to support services. Show less