Geovani Fulk

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Southern Arizona VA Hospital

Tucson, AZ

08.2020 - Current

Providing direct care to our Veterans which include making appointments, MH coordination for Veterans seeking care, working in collaboration with Medical Doctors, Register Nurses, LPN’s and Social Worker’s to care for all patients assigned.
Schedule and cancelled patient appointments within the surgical care line clinics. Serve as a liaison with internal and external VAMC locations for scheduling consults appointments.
Collected, updated and verified patient’s information prior appointments using the VA software program such as VISTA (Veterans Health Information systems and technology Architecture), CPRS (computerized Patient Records System) to retrieve information from the remote data program-as it relates to access to patient care.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Promoted a high level of respect and dignity when communicating with veteran's and their families.
Counseled patients, discussed future appointments, patient intake and resolve appointment conflicts for veteran's and staff.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 departments.
Ensured HIPAA compliance across all patient data handling, systems and training.
Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Entry Level Counselor-Internship

Desert Rose Clinic-Community Partners

Tucson, AZ

01.2023 - 05.2023

Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis
Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
Extremely knowledgeable of EHR, Microsoft Word. Self-started with strong work ethic, organizational skills, reliable and loyal team player , with positive attitude.
Ensured HIPAA compliance across all clients data handling system and government regulations.
Counseling adults and adolescents in recovering from drug addiction, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorders, and other mental disorders.
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users
Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southern Arizona VA Hospital

Tucson, AZ

05.2019 - 08.2020

Assisted the RN nurse in providing quality care to 10 or more patients in accordance with the certified nurse assistant licensure.
Created and maintained safe patient and working environments.
Displayed sensitivity to the needs of geriatric patients.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.
Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration of patients.
Interacted enthusiastically with patients through positive engagement, active listening and respectful conversations.
Collected and delivered biological samples such as urine and blood for testing.
Provided personal care for patients, including taking vital signs, monitoring I&O, administering routine respiratory treatments and completing patient needs assessments.
Provided patients and families with emotional support.
Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with the VA government policies and procedures.
Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
Collected information about special dietary requirements, assessed meals, documented intake and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.

Patient Care Technician

St Mary's Hospital

Tucson, AZ

11.2018 - 05.2019

Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Phlebotomist Technician

Laboratory Corporation Of America

Tucson, AZ

02.2012 - 06.2012

Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Entry Level Counselor-Internship

Certified Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician

Phlebotomist Technician

Education

Master of Science - Addiction Counseling

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - Social Work

Skills

Work Availability

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