Friendly COVID-19 screener with skills in testing and communication. Committed to preserving patient confidentiality, maintaining clean work environments and keeping thorough records. Familiar with screening equipment and numerous testing methods.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Covid-19 Tester
Promedica
09.2019 - Current
Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
Communicated changes in COVID-19 protocols to staff and visitors to provide real time information and enhance preparation.
Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Transition Nurse
Genesis
04.2002 - Current
Coordinated with physicians and caregivers to establish and initiate follow-up contact in cases of concern for patient well-being following transition.
Assessed patients to establish condition and monitor intervention outcomes, assessing impact on transition schedule.
Collaborated with transition team to assess status of primary care patients, scheduling follow-up visits and developing discharge plans.
Worked closely with nurses and social workers to provide transitional care for patients moving between care settings or from inpatient to outpatient treatment.
Wound Care Nurse
All
Pgh, Pa
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.