Dorothy Reed-Adams
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breast Program Coordinator
Willis Knighton Health
Shreveport, LA
12.2015 - Current
- Developed point of entry to care process for patients seeking screening mammography with Physicians Network at WK Health.
- Collaborates with WK Health quality improvement team to meet measures for increasing breast cancer screenings. (Medicaid Managed Care Quality Incentive Program)
- Devised breast navigation policy and procedures to ensure expedited care of patients recommended for breast biopsy, recommended follow up based on pathology findings, and radiologists recommendations.
- Maintains breast biopsy data collection related to ACR Comprehensive Breast Center accreditation.
- Partners with IT department to accomplish implementation of EMR specifics related to breast imaging.
- Coordinates breast cancer awareness educational campaigns with marketing department.
- Organizes event coverage and educational needs for breast health, and breast cancer screening education thru community outreach.
- Assists radiologists with invasive image guided breast procedures as needed.
Clinical Nurse
Breast Care Specialists
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Triaged all new patient referrals based on clinical diagnosis and coordinated all in office procedures, surgeries and, imaging appointments.
- Assisted surgeons with in office procedures and provided patient/family with education appointments related to procedures.
- Provided clerical staff with needed documentation for FMLA, short term disability, and cancer policy submission as needed.
- Initiated referrals for medical clearance, oncology, home health and hospice.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
LSU Health Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Administered intravenous conscious sedation medications and monitored their effects on the patient by ongoing assessment through out the procedure.
- Provided quality care assisting physicians with endoscopic procedures, and coordinated with Interventional Radiology as needed.
- Educated patients and families with verbal and written instructions regarding procedures and disease processes.
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Regional Urology
Shreveport, Louisiana
04.2008 - 10.2012
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments according to post-operative protocols.
- Communicated with insurance companies to determine coverage for specific procedures.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure that all necessary paperwork was completed prior to scheduled procedures.
- Arranged hospital consults and assisted with staff supervision as needed by clinical supervisor
- Organized in house patient support group meetings.
Endoscopy Nurse
Shreveport Endoscopy Center
Shreveport, Louisiana
11.2004 - 04.2008
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedure.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted physicians with biopsies of gastrointestinal tissues for laboratory analysis.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to Endoscopy Nursing services.
Education
Associate of Science Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07-2012
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Louisiana Technical College
Shreveport, LA12-2003
Skills
- Care coordination
- Medical records management
- Clinical assessment
- Referral coordination
- Patient care planning
- Quality improvement
- Oncology nursing
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- WK Stroke Academy
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
- WK Health Community Outreach Team
- National Cancer Survivor Day Committee
Timeline
Breast Program Coordinator
Willis Knighton Health
12.2015 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Breast Care Specialists
05.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
LSU Health Shreveport
11.2012 - 01.2013
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Regional Urology
04.2008 - 10.2012
Endoscopy Nurse
Shreveport Endoscopy Center
11.2004 - 04.2008
Associate of Science Nursing -
Excelsior College
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Louisiana Technical College