
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience, adept at delivering exceptional patient care at Cornerstone Family Medicine. Proven expertise in case management and patient advocacy, effectively diagnosing and treating complex health issues. Recognized for leadership in multidisciplinary teams and commitment to quality outcomes in home health settings.
•Ensure that the client’s plan of care is individualized and appropriate, executed as written and reassessed by the appropriate health care professional when there is a significant health status change in the client’s condition, at the physician’s request and after hospital discharge.
Ensure appropriate documentation is completed for all patients transferred to an inpatient facility.
• Complete review of evaluation packets, OASIS and 485s. Review both the data submitted via the Mobile Device to ensure accuracy and follow up on any documentation requires correction. Process the OASIS and 485; verify the correct start of care date and episode date range in HCHB. Process any unlisted supplies, medications, activity, functional limitations, allergies, etc. that appear on the action screen.
• Follow up on OASIS Assessments that cannot be processed due to Licensed Professional documentation deficiencies.
• Review orders as they appear on the action screen. Approve or decline as appropriate. Follow up with Licensed Professional as necessary when editing an order.
• Enter and approve all orders for tracking purposes and route to Medical Records to be sent for physician signature. Ensure any corrections are made by the Licensed Professional who wrote the order prior to approving the order.
•Update the client’s medication profile and schedule as applicable via the order. Ensure all orders that address frequency have appropriate calendar modification completed.
• Ensure that there are existing orders for requested medical supplies.
• Review and process vital sign alert reports. Document action, any follow-up and physician notification.
• Review and process all wound score deviations documenting any action and/or follow – up.
Neuro, Medical and Surgical ICU
CCU
PCU
Telemetry
Medical-Surgical
CCU
Telemetry
Medical Surgical floor
I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 5 years. I was a Registered
nurse for 29 years prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in a clinic setting for the last 4 years and 10 months. I also work as a Nurse Practitioner for hospice. Between the two positions I have seen patients from a day old to end of life. I am proficient at preventative care, acute and chronic conditions, wound care from dressings to sutures, wellness visits of all ages, and referring to specialist.
State of Texas, License
American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners
State of Texas, License
For Healthcare Workers