CATHY ANN IVORY

Primary Care Across Lifespan: Medico Family Clinic - Jamal Zia, MD
-Skills: Patient assessment, diagnosis, chronic disease management, care coordination
Women’s Health Focus: All Female OBGYN - Sarah Cunningham, NP-C
-Skills: Prenatal and postpartum care, gynecological exams, contraception counseling
Pediatric and Adolescent Focus: Franconia Pediatrics Associates - Shushant Navalkar, MD; Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center - Meagan Van Assche, CPNP-PC
-Skills: Well-child exams, immunizations, developmental screenings, acute care

Transition to Care Across Lifespan: CVS Clinic Minute - Bilen Tsegaye, FNP-C
-Skills: Health education, preventive care, acute illness management, chronic care

• Played a critical role in comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care
• Collaborated closely with the healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient care
• Responsibilities included preparing patients for surgery, conducting assessments, meeting preoperative requirements, providing education and emotional support, maintaining documentation, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, ensuring smooth transitions to the OR, and assisting in postoperative recovery
• Postoperatively, monitored patient conditions, managed pain, assessed wound healing, administered medications, and provided education and discharge instructions.

• Assumed a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive patient care in a primary care setting
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to provide patient-centered care, promote health education, and ensure clinic efficiency
• Responsibilities included conducting patient assessments, triaging patients, developing care plans, administering medications, performing treatments, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education on disease prevention and self-care
• Coordinated referrals and ensured seamless care transitions
• Maintained accurate EHR documentation and upheld infection control protocols.

• Played a crucial role in delivering high-quality nursing care in a critical access setting
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and efficient care
• Responsibilities included assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans, monitoring conditions and vital signs, administering medications and treatments, accurate documentation, providing emotional support and education, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, managing critical situations, and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

• Led the nursing team, coordinated shift schedules, and ensured proper staff coverage
• Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitored cardiac rhythms and vital signs, and developed individualized care plans
• Responsibilities included administering medications, documenting accurately, and educating patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, responded to medical emergencies, assisted in procedures, and ensured infection control
• Additionally, maintained detailed patient records using EHR systems, managed unit resources, resolved staff and patient issues, and engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with medical advancements.

• Provided patient-centered care for individuals recovering from serious illnesses or surgeries, including comprehensive assessments, tailored care plans, medication administration, monitoring recovery, and facilitating rehabilitation activities
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care
• As a Relief Charge Nurse, oversaw nursing staff, managed patient assignments, triaged care priorities, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and ensured compliance with hospital policies for a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

• Provided comprehensive care to elderly residents, including those with cognitive impairments
• Conducted thorough patient assessments, developed and implemented individualized care plans, administered medications, and monitored health status
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care, managed accurate documentation, and maintained effective communication with patients' families
• Assisted residents with daily living activities, provided emotional support, and educated families on patient care and dementia management.