Danielle Wike

• Provided care for patients utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment.
• Managed the patient's pain including epidural and patient controlled analgesia administration.
• Assisted physician during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures.
• Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provided patient and family education on labor, pain and newborn care.
• Cared for patients in labor with uncomplicated deliveries.
• Managed patient care in the OR during a cesarean delivery.
• Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs.
• Assisted physician during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures.
• Educated patients and families.
• Provided age and culturally appropriate care
• Served as charge nurse from 2015-2019 supervising and managing the Labor and delivery Unit

Clinic and phone triage of patients including urgent/emergent walk-ins; makes recommendations for care utilizing approved standing orders and protocols. Schedules patients on provider schedules. Uses critical thinking to follow physician approved protocols for prescription refills; utilizes appropriate physician consultation to work within the scope of practice. Assists patients with scheduling acute or routine appointments, educates patients regarding abnormal test results and/or medical conditions, and explains medical terms and procedures. Demonstrates independent critical thinking with the ability to multi-task in various departments including: urgent situations, giving work direction, and prioritizing work.

Highly effiecient in online communication system with patients through the patient portal corresponding with upward of 75-100 patient emails per day. Established a compassionate enviorment for patients needing assistance while taking on average 75-100 calls per day. Management of specialtity medications for fertility, pregnancy and menopausal patients. Followed patients who were in need of mammogram follow ups to assist wtih additional imaging scheduling & follow up care.

Overall management of patients in need of OB/GYN.

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
• Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
• Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

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• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.