Anum Anwer

Licensed Practical Nurse and BSN graduate with 5+ years of progressive experience spanning restorative nursing, wound care, pediatric home health, clinical documentation, and long-term care leadership. Experienced in interdisciplinary care coordination, staff education, PointClickCare (PCC), care planning, regulatory compliance, functional maintenance, and quality-focused nursing operations. Recognized for combining hands-on clinical knowledge with strong documentation, communication, and program-management skills.

Restorative Nurse Manager at Peterson Park Health Care (2023-10 – Present)

• Lead individualized restorative nursing programs designed to maintain or improve resident mobility, function, independence, and quality of life.
• Coordinate restorative interventions including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and mobility support in accordance with resident care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to evaluate resident progress and revise restorative approaches as indicated.
• Monitor resident functional and psychosocial responses, identify changes or decline, and communicate findings promptly to appropriate clinical team members.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on techniques that support independence, safe mobility, and prevention of functional decline.
• Maintain documentation and program oversight in accordance with federal, state, and facility standards; support care planning and quality-improvement initiatives.

EMR Clinical Specialist at Peterson Park Health Care (2023-02 – 2023-09)

• Managed resident health information and medical records, supporting accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
• Promoted documentation compliance within PointClickCare (PCC) and assisted clinical staff with proper use of the electronic medical record.
• Trained nursing and other healthcare staff on PCC workflows and documentation practices.
• Processed and responded to authorized requests for medical records while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Wound Care Coordinator at Aperion Care of Lakeshore (2021-08 – 2022-09)

• Assessed, documented, and monitored wound and skin conditions; administered wound treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols.
• Coordinated wound-care practices with nurses, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members to promote consistent treatment implementation and skin-integrity prevention strategies.
• Communicated wound status, treatment response, and changes in condition with providers, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Contributed to individualized plans of care, including identification of resident needs, evaluation of care delivery, care-plan updates, and MDS-related documentation.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Healthcare Staffing (2020-10 – Present)

• Provide direct nursing care across assigned settings, including medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, point-of-care blood glucose testing, wound care, and ongoing patient assessment.
• Implement provider orders, review medical records, document care, and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinate patient care needs and delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistants within scope and facility policy.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding care needs, changes, and supportive measures.

Pediatric Nurse at Serenity Home Health Care (2020-10 – 2021-08)

• Provided individualized nursing care to pediatric patients in the home-health setting based on assessed needs and established plans of care.
• Administered medications, monitored vital signs and blood glucose as ordered, provided wound care, and documented patient status and interventions.
• Observed for changes in behavior, mobility, comfort, and overall condition and communicated concerns to providers and family members.
• Collaborated with families and healthcare team members to support safe, consistent, patient-centered care.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Herzing University, Illinois (2023-09 – 2026-08)

Practical Nursing Program in Nursing – Northshore College (2019-03 – 2020-05)

Basic Nursing Assistant Program in Nursing – Oakton Community College (2015-07 – 2015-07)