Debra Coleman

• Review patient charts to identify potential discharges and support efficient patient throughput.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, providers, case management, and ancillary departments regarding discharge readiness.
• Assist with discharge planning and facilitate timely patient discharges.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions and follow-up care as directed.

• Conducted employee health screenings and medical clearances for new hires.
• Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, and drug testing.
• Developed and implemented infection control protocols to enhance workplace safety.
• Provided guidance on ergonomic practices to reduce workplace injuries.
• Streamlined reporting processes for occupational health incidents, improving response time.

• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Assisted physicians during diagnostic procedures and examinations, ensuring patient comfort.
• Educated patients on post-treatment care and lifestyle modifications for heart health.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Administered pediatric injections to support patient care. Assisted healthcare professionals with vaccination processes. Provided support during immunization sessions.
• Monitored and evaluated treatment effectiveness to ensure optimal patient care.
• Managed inventory and procurement of vaccines to support public health initiatives.

Assisted teams in providing wound care, performing EKGs, and organizing procedure schedules. Supported test ordering and coordinated procedures at community clinic.

• Oversaw procedural nursing responsibilities. Directed self-catheterization instruction and maintained Foley catheter modifications. Coordinated intravesical cancer treatment protocols and managed urinalysis laboratory requests.