Carissa Harrison

Office Closed: Physician retired due to health issues.

• Prepares case files and Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) assigned in the client portal.

• Reviews and bookmarks medical records and creates a synopsis in order to answer medical opinion questions, if needed, based on the veteran's medical history.

• Assists the medical provider during a scheduled appointment of a veteran by:

• Accessing, navigating, and preparing different apps in the medical provider's computer in the exam room prior to the scheduled appointment.

• Transcribing the medical history based on the veteran's answers to the questions in the DBQ.

• Completes all the sections of the DBQ spreadsheets after each appointment.

• Meets with medical providers to discuss each assigned case in order to determine the final diagnosis per DBQ and for approval of medical opinions.

• Transfers data from the DBQ spreadsheet to the client portal.

• Submission of DBQs in the client portal.

• Answering queries/addendum reports from the client's QAs.

• Coordinates with the medical providers and other team members regarding the scheduled appointments per day.

• Floor Nursing on a busy ORTHO/NEURO/STROKE floor.
• Floating Nurse to other areas in need including: Medical, Surgical, and Burn Unit.
• Provided patient care and worked closely with physicians on each unit.
• Roles performed, but not limited to: admissions, discharges, IV Therapy, detailed computer charting, patient and family educating, scheduling procedures, medication administration, and carry out MD orders.

• In home end of life care.
• Job duties included traveling to patient homes and facilities, completing full assessments, providing dressing changes, medication administration, paper charting, etc.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.

• Process applications; Prepare applications and memos; Run external reports; Obtain required documents to complete files.
• Communicate directly with providers and delegates.
• Input and update data in ECHO
• Collate, scan, and file approved applications

• Process applications for initial, reappointed, and temporary providers.
• Input and maintain data in CACTUS.
• Obtain required documents to complete files and perform final chart review.
• Prepare meeting agendas and packets.
• Assist with expirables and complete external affiliations.
• Manage Emergency Department call schedule.
• Manage training and training certificates required.
• Communicate directly with providers and delegates.

• Assisted in developing individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment findings.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, assessed and replaced wound vacs dressings when needed, monitored healing, and evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
• Obtained blood for medical testing and delivered samples to the appropriate facility.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery.

• Administered oral subcutaneous, and intra-muscular medications for approximately 30 patients.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Worked with Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care.
• Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information.
• Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
• Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.

• Administered medications for approximately 30 patients.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated charge nurse and supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Worked with Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care and assisting with feedings (both feeding tubes and oral feedings).
• Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information.
• Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
• Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.

• Performed deep muscle, prenatal and other types of massage and treatments.
• Assessed soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength and range of motion.
• Cleaned table and space between appointments to protect client health.
• Customized treatment strategies based on patient body composition, goals and comfort.
• Managed operations such as scheduling appointments, checking out patients, and answering phone calls.

• Worked in ICU (2 years); Float Nurse (6 months): ER, OB/PEDS, Surgical, Medical, Psych, Rehab, and Nursery.
• Assessed patient's condition, monitored vital signs, inserted/removed urinary catheters, suctioned ventilated patients to maintain airway patency, and provided complete and total patient care.
• Worked closely with nursing staff, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists, and physicians.
• Assisted physicians with intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, arterial line placements, and other bedside procedures.
• Initiated emergency resuscitation measures in response to life threatening situations or cardiac arrest.
• Cared for patients post cardiac catheterization; Monitored vital signs and sheath dressings; Assisted RN's when removing sheaths and monitor for bleeding.
• Prepared sterile supplies and equipment necessary for each procedure according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Floated to various floors to assist with difficult IV sticks.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

• Provide patient care with a patient ratio 1:8; Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV medications; Initiated breathing treatments and cared for patients on ventilators.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures and/or treatments.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or life-threatening situations.
• Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.

• Obtained vital signs; Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
• Assisting with testing patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms,
• Provided education to patients and families regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by physician.
• Assisted with stress tests, holter and event EKGs, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures as needed.

• Performed deep muscle, prenatal and other types of massage and treatments.
• Assessed soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength and range of motion.
• Cleaned table and space between appointments to protect client health.
• Customized treatment strategies based on patient body composition, goals and comfort.
• Managed operations such as scheduling appointments, checking out patients, and answering phone calls.

• Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
• Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, and organizing documents.
• Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
• Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and assisting officer manager with purchase orders.
• Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
• Facilitated employee orientation sessions related to safe work practices and procedures.