Adept and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in direct patient care and clinical documentation, honed at North Jersey Orthopedic Group and other esteemed healthcare facilities. Specializes in medication administration and fostering patient and family communication, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and healthcare team efficiency.
Obtaining detailed medical history including prior treatment, studies and test results.
Documentation in Practide Fusion.
Scheduling appointments, checking insurance coverage and benefits.
Coordinate treatment plan with patient, family and other care providers.
Providing referrals for MRI's, CT's, PT, EMG's and pain management.
Obtaining authorization for radiology and surgeries.
Checking for medication compliance via PMPRxAware.
Emailing and faxing information in order to promote continuity of care.
Appointment confirmations.
Assist with office procedures such as wound care, dressing changes and obtaining cultures utilizing sterile technique.
Application of orthopedic bracing and providing instructions.
Short and long term disability forms.
Obtaining detailed medical history including prior treatment, testing and exams.
Documentation via Prognosis.
Calling and/or e-prescribing medication to pharmacies.
Assisting with offices procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, injections, aspirations and preparing outgoing labs.
Proper sterilization with use of autoclave.
Stocking exam rooms with gowns and supplies.
Ordering supplies.
Scheduling pick up of medical waste.
Monitoring vital signs.
Medication administration.
Wound care.
Catheterizations.
Experience with G tunes and tracheostomies.
Assist with ADL's such as hygiene and feeding.
Experience with Hover lift and Sara lift.
Communication with residents and families.
Executing care plan as directed by RN's abd physicians.
Monitoring vital signs.
Medication administration.
Wound care.
Catheterization.
Assist with ADL's such as hygiene and bathing.
Experience with Hoyer lift.
Collaborating with RN's and physicians to execute care plans.
Documenting patient and family concerns with supervising RN's and Director of nurses.