DESIREE C. ALLEN

Medical

• Performed history & physical, formulated diagnosis and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests based on clinical guidelines
• Treated acute illness, infections and injuries including strokes, falls and neuromuscular injuries
• Patient centered education with tailored instructions based on individual circumstances
• Recommended interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
• Evaluation of patient's medical and psychological condition when there is a concern about impairment at work

Interpersonal Communication

• Established professional therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• Shared clear, accurate and timely information or explanations with patients and family
• Documented patient encounters accurately , completely and timely in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements

Collaborator

• Collaboration with multiple departments including: primary care, specialty care, infection control and prevention.
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• Performed diagnostic cardiac testing including; nuclear and exercise stress tests
• Analyzed and interpreted both physical and diagnostic findings to develop a diagnosis
• Identified health risk factors and provided patient education
• Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.

Direct management of the patient undergoing CT/MRI scans including Cardiac scans. This includes;

• Recognition of disease specific symptomology and ordering of appropriate studies based on patient presentation, history and physical, and results of diagnostic studies
• Abreast of prescribed treatment plans based on current disease specific clinical guidelines

• Provides direct inpatient care on a fast-paced, ICU/Stepdown Unit to high acuity patients. This includes the patient with cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal and endocrine complaints as well as musculoskeletal disorders and various surgical procedures
• Summary of skills practiced: Patient assessment and concomitant prescribed treatment plans. Monitoring for side effects and identifying early decompensatory symptoms and drug toxicities. Trained in the use of commonly used patient care equipment and technologies. Patient health education. Collaborative documentation according to prescribed guidelines and regulatory bodies including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC).