Haley Higginbotham

Responsible for the basic care of patients

• Administered medication and shots, set up IVs, informed the patient of condition and diagnosis, and providing emotional support through conversation and patient interaction
• Maintained and updated patient medical records.

Permian Medical Staffing responsibilities have included responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies throughout the facility

• Administering and documenting medications on the MAR
• Assisted with histories and physicals on inmates/patients
• Assessed the health status of inmates/patients, referred to the correct level of healthcare provider, and assisted with patient examinations and treatments
• Documented all nursing care provided
• Per provider's orders; collects samples, specimens, and/or cultures
• Educated inmates/patients and correctional staff on healthcare information
• Adhered to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills
• Initiated the admission process and assisted with the identification of recurrent physical and mental health problems/symptoms and any behavioral changes of the inmate/patient
• Collected relative data through observation, interview, other healthcare team members, and communicated changes in the patient's condition to appropriate patient care providers
• Assisted provider in clinic and with minor medical/surgical procedures
• Initiated and documented prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in accordance with policy and procedure
• Counted CDS Drugs and contraband
• Administered routine and /or PRN medications as prescribed
• Assisted in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe environment for patients and coworkers.

• Responsibilities: Patient screening and triage
• Was responsible for HIV/Antibody Test Counseling in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with State and Federal requirements
• Ordered medical supplies, narcotics, and medication
• Stocked each exam room with supplies
• Continually assessed for areas of improvement and developed plans and evaluation criteria for such
• Initiated routine lab tests after triage of patient
• For example, pregnancy tests, peak flow, spirometry, EKG, etc
• Supervised staff MA's in the absence of the physician
• Prepared patients for examinations
• Noted brief history of the reason for visit in the patient's chart
• Obtained and recorded vital signs, height and weight, vision test, etc
• Assisted clinical staff with examination procedures
• Administered medications and immunizations according to provider's orders
• Updated patient charts in regards to allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit
• Completed lab slips as necessary
• Phlebotomy
• Educated and counseled patients concerning their lab results, disease, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Followed-up with abnormal findings over the phone at the request of the providers
• Answered patients questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures in that regard (i.e
• Health questions, medication refills, lab results, etc.) Assisted in scheduling of patient appointments and referrals
• Assisted in administration of Botox injections and laser procedures.

• Responsibilities: Prepared patients for examinations
• Noted brief history of the reason for visit in the patient's chart
• Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight, vision test, etc
• Assisted clinical staff with examination procedures
• Administered medications and immunizations according to provider's orders
• Updated patient charts in regards to allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit
• Completed lab slips as necessary
• Phlebotomy
• Educated and counseled patients concerning their lab results, disease, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Followed-up with abnormal findings over the phone at the request of the providers
• Answered patients questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures in that regard (i.e
• Health questions, medication refills, lab results, etc.) Assisted in scheduling of patient appointments and referrals.