Audrey Corinne Schilling

(Initially the employer was Starkville Internal Medicine before it was purchased by and became Oktibbeha County Hospital Medical Associates in the same location and with the same role as Family Nurse Practitioner)

• Provided comprehensive care in the outpatient setting for patients of all ages
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs.
• Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educated patients on disease management and preventive health strategies.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
• Assisted in coordinating follow-up care and referrals for specialized services.
• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
• Performed well adult and adolescent physicals and provided patient centered education on healthy goals and lifestyles and ordered appropriate preventative screening tests according to the patient's age, gender and past medical history.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

• Administered medications for and monitored daily infusion patients in accordance with established protocols and standards
• Communicated patient status and other relevant information to the infectious disease doctors and interpreted and carried out orders as directed

• Managed staff of 40 employees; organized and adjusted all schedules and daily staffing; performed daily and monthly audits for core measures, safety, etc.
• Participated in management of budget by optimizing resources and flexing staff to other departments when over staffed; did this according to allowable FTEs for the Unit census in order to maximize patient care while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Counseled employees, developed staff, and utilized disciplinary process per organization policy as needed.
• Conducted performance based evaluations and other procedures and provided feedback to promote professional development among staff.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
• Assisted ICU Manager with responsibility of the recommendation for, development of and implementation of policies and procedures in the ICU.
• Reported directly to the Director of Nursing.
• Worked as charge nurse and Medical Response Team when available staffing was inadequate to fulfill these critical roles.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate continuum of care and to improve the overall patient experience and patient satisfaction.
• Served as Interim Nurse Manager for CV/Neuro ICU while the current manager was on medical leave for six months.
• Promoted a positive and team oriented work environment by utilizing and encouraging the encouragement of open communication and