Anne W. Smolka

Provide professional nursing services on behalf of Company

• Establish a positive rapport with clients
• Work collaboratively with clients and the administrative team to schedule visits
• Drive personal vehicle in the completion of job duties, including travel to the company office, client locations or events
• Document medical history and medication profile at the initial visit, and update at each visit
• Educate basics of IV/IM micronutrient benefits to non-medical staff (clients & partners)
• Up to date with new protocols and services
• Provide skilled care to clients of varying ages and medical conditions, as outlined in the company's SOPs and in accordance with physician standing orders
• Administer infusions as prescribed, performing therapy-specific clinical assessments in accordance with the company standard operating procedures and protocols, which may include frequent vital sign monitoring, management of acute infusion reactions, and monitoring of side effects
• Maintain current nursing licensure in all States in which services are delivered
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations and laws, including employee health and safety protections mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), patient privacy and data security required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Complete training and competencies, both initial and ongoing, as required
• Assist in staff orientation and training as requested
• Communicating to managers any issues or concerns facing medical staff
• Work with all clients who have placed a complaint to the company or who a nurse was unable to gain IV access in an attempt to salvage the reputation of the company with said client
• Direct of Client Services may also be called upon to reach out to clients to discuss any disputes or additional medical education necessary to remedy a negative experience
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

• Assess patients in triage for preterm labor, active labor, rupture of membranes, pregnancy complications, or co-existing issues
• Assist in maintaining pregnancy in antepartum mothers
• Fetal assessment and monitoring
• Maternal physical assessments
• Operation Room Circulator
• Obstetrics Triage nurse
• Manage patients in labor, including induction assistance, epidural assistance, pain management, education, and delivery support
• Assist and circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, tubal, and emergency obstetric and procedures
• Medication administration and immunizations
• Patient education related to medications, labor, pushing, delivering, and postpartum care of mother and baby
• Newborn care and assessment
• Breastfeeding and postpartum support/management
• Charting via electronic medical records
• Assist with fetal demise
• Collaboration with care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, and charge nurse
• Precepting new nurses
• Charge nurse role
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes by participating in quality improvement initiatives focused on evidence-based practice within the labor and delivery unit.
• Conducted newborn assessments to identify potential health issues or developmental concerns early on.
• Assisted in the development of hospital policies and procedures related to labor and delivery, ensuring compliance with current best practices in maternal-child health.
• Supported obstetricians during inductions of labor using pharmacological agents such as Pitocin and Cervidil.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic and compassionate care during labor and delivery.
• Increased efficiency in the labor and delivery unit by maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and care provided.
• Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Interview new patients to complete admission forms assessing their mental health status and to obtain medical and treatment history
• Identify educational needs of new staff and develop raining programs
• Train incoming staff on HIPPA awareness and compliance
• Interpret meaning of information for patients, explaining what information means and how it can be implemented
• Execute daily coding and billing and ensure that codes are compliant with Medicare and Medicaid program requirements
• Knowledge and application of ICD-10 codes, CPT codes and E&M codes
• Perform patient care procedures including: checking vital signs, specimen collection and testing
• Create healthcare claims for Medicaid and Medicare covered patients
• Respond to telephone calls and walk-ins requesting medical services

• Answered up to 60 calls
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments
• Entered patient demographic information into Sona and E-clinical works
• Entered patient's immunization records

• Worked with the physiotherapist helping patients with exercises
• Conducted patient assessments and educated them on their treatment process
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
• Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
• Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.