Diane Ram
ALPHARETTA,GA
Summary
Functional Office Nurse delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and visitors. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, Knowledgeable about EMR charting, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Serves as a nurse resource for clinical staff to support scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Registered Nurse
Cardiology Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
12.1997 - Current
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitor and manage patients INR in the coumadin flowsheets
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Train and educated the new employees with the EMR
- Monitor and regulate the office's MIPS program
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
07.1997 - 12.1999
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in the patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in Hospital policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1997
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- File and Records Monitoring
Timeline
Office Registered Nurse
Cardiology Of Atlanta
12.1997 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital Of Atlanta
07.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
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