Amy Linares

Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies. Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.

Room patients, prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history

Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits

Assist provider during office visits and procedures

Set-up sterile field, assist with procedures, and perform routine specimen collection and tests

Stock supplies and sterilize equipment

Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments

Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams

Answering office telephone, including assisting with scheduling patients, and providing 24-hour call backs to patients as needed

Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours

Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies

Complete additional projects as requested

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely medical interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting understanding of treatment plans and wellness.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as giving enemas, G tube/J tube dressings, straight catheterizations, and G tube/tracheostomy changes. Administer prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts. Observe patents, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Working as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Supervise nurses’ aides or assistants.

• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies. Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.

• Assessing patients’ condition during every visit and chart observations. Preforming tasks, including vital signs and medication review. Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures. Knowledge of theories, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care including, but not limited to G-tube/J-tube care, medication administration through g-tubes, ability to preform intermittent catheterizations, infection control and protocol and procedures.

• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as giving enemas, G tube / J tube dressings, straight catheterizations, and G tube / tracheostomy changes. Administer prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Working as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Supervise nurses’ aides or assistants.