Jermeshia Marcus

Assessments

• Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
• Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Assessments for approval of CCSP program

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
• Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
• Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

• Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
• Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
• Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.