Brooke Walsh

Worked between two departments, Surgery and OBGYN as the clerkship coordinator for Third and Fourth year Medical Students, PA students and Allied Health High School students. Alongside Academic Affairs onboarded all students and constructed a schedule for each rotation. Assisted the clerkship director and site director to assess performance and provide feedback to increase educational success between the hospital and school(s). Scheduled lectures and conferences with faculty/ attendings and residents to optimize student education. Worked with the Continuing Medical Education department to schedule and host conferences and symposiums within the Department of OBGYN.

Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and assigning work assignments based on the changing needs and situations of the unit. Working along and keeping a good relationship with the nursing and clerical staff, while responding to requests from health care providers. Answer the phone lines and call bells in a timely manner while communicating with staff, families and patients. Keeping the nurse’s station neat and organized. Planned and decorated events throughout the unit such as dances, weddings and holiday events for our long term oncology and hospice patients.

Measuring and interpreting patient’s heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Used clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm. Adhering to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees and visitors. Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.

Provided a safe environment for patients who are on One to One supervision for suicide precautions, behavioral restraints, line of sight or patient safety. Recorded and documented patient behavior. Provided direction to patient to ensure they do not fall or wander off. Monitored patient progress and provided emotional support. Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks. Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture. Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.