Ana Verna

Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive clinical training in primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, physiatry/rehab, and emergency medicine. 10+ years of nursing experience in nephrology, home health, and skilled nursing, with strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, chronic disease management, and patient education. Adept in EMR documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nephrology Nurse - DaVita Kidney Care

(2021-01)

• Managed high-acuity ESRD patients receiving hemodialysis with multiple comorbidities including CHF, CAD, and diabetes
• Recognized and intervened in acute complications including hypotension, arrhythmias, desaturation, chest pain, and fluid overload
• Served as All-Access Manager overseeing vascular access integrity, fistula/graft cannulation, and coordination with vascular surgery/interventional radiology
• Functioned as Fluid Protocol Manager, analyzed trends in fluid status, adjusted target weight parameters in collaboration with nephrologists, and prevented complications such as intradialytic hypotension, pulmonary edema, and CHF exacerbations
• Performed fistula/graft cannulation and monitored access patency
• Conducted pre- and intradialytic assessments and monitored treatment tolerance
• Responded to acute events, including hypotension and respiratory changes
• Provided education on dialysis, chronic illness, and lifestyle management

Nephrology Nurse - Fresenius Medical Care

(2017-05 - 2021-12)

• Performed fistula/graft cannulation and monitored access patency
• Conducted pre- and intradialytic assessments and monitored treatment tolerance
• Responded to acute events, including hypotension and respiratory changes
• Provided education on dialysis, chronic illness, and lifestyle management

Home Healthcare Nurse - Preferred Home Care

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Provided in-home nursing care for pediatric and adult patients, including ventilator management, tracheostomy and PEG tube care, and cough assist therapy
• Managed wound care, medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medical equipment use, and home care best practices
• Cared for complex adult patients with chronic illnesses in addition to high-acuity pediatric populations requiring specialized respiratory support
• Administered medications, performed wound care, and monitored patient conditions to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Developed individualized care plans and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Charge Nurse - Golden Living Center

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Administered medications, performed wound care, and monitored patient conditions to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Developed individualized care plans and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Supervised CNAs and support staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinated daily operations and patient assignments, maintaining workflow efficiency and quality of care

Primary Care - Crestview Center

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and interpreted laboratory results
• Diagnosed and treated common infections and chronic conditions in a rehabilitation population
• Assisted with medication management and adjustments under preceptor supervision
• Collaborated with psychiatric NP and interdisciplinary team to coordinate complex patient care

Physiatry - Comprehensive Rehab Consultants

• Managed medically complex adult patients in SNF and rehabilitation settings, focusing on functional recovery and pain management
• Performed musculoskeletal, functional mobility, and neurological assessments for patients with orthopedic injuries, stroke, and deconditioning
• Collaborated with PT/OT, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize rehabilitation plans and improve mobility outcomes
• Monitored pain regimens, mobility progress, and rehabilitation goals, participating in care planning and patient education

Orthopedics - Premier Orthopedics

• Performed focused musculoskeletal examinations including range of motion testing, ligament stability tests, and neurovascular assessments
• Evaluated and managed acute injuries (sprains, strains, fracture follow-ups) and chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis
• Assisted with joint injections, bracing, and procedural care during orthopedic visits
• Conducted post-operative follow-ups, monitored wound healing and recovery progression, and coordinated care with PT/OT to optimize rehabilitation outcomes

Cardiology - BMSA Cardiology, Bryn Mawr

• Managed patients with hypertension, heart failure (HFrEF/HFpEF), coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and dyslipidemia in an outpatient cardiology setting
• Interpreted ECGs and cardiac diagnostics, including stress testing, echocardiography, and Holter/event monitor results
• Assisted with optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) including beta blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs/ARNIs, diuretics, statins, and anticoagulation
• Provided cardiovascular risk assessment, lifestyle counseling, and patient education to improve disease management and prevent complications

Emergency Department - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

• Evaluated patients presenting with acute complaints including infections, minor injuries, and gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions
• Performed focused histories, physical examinations, and triage assessments to assist in urgent care evaluation and treatment planning
• Assisted with minor procedures and wound care, including suturing, abscess drainage, and basic procedural support during clinical training
• Provided patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up guidance to ensure continuity of care after emergency visits

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner - Villanova University (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Bucks County Community College (2015-05)

Associate of Arts - Nursing - Slippery Rock University (2017-05)