Carla Papa

• Consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Thorough Histories of each patient
• Educated patients on nutrition, obesity, ETOH, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
• Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
• Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
• Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
• Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.

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• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, implementing best practices for continuous enhancement of patient care standards.
• Providing compassionate care and addressing concerns throughout any surgical process.
• Enhanced surgical team communication, improving overall procedure efficiency and safety measures.
• Improved patient outcomes by performing thorough pre-operative evaluations and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and quickly adapting to changing situations.
• Conducted rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, as well as patient and family education on patients condition.
• Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
• Bedside procedures, I & D of abscess.
• Placed NGT
• Post Op care
• Overnight coverage for 10 + years, with 30+ patients per shift.