Joan Manzella

• Conducted comprehensive health diabetes status to evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized care plans.
• Provided specialized education, training, and support to people with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Educated patients on healthy lifestyle habits to improve quality of life and promoting overall wellness and disease management.
• Follow evidence based practice treatment in developing diabetes treatment plans.

• Conducted patient assessments to determine urgent care needs.
• Prescribed medications as needed or instructed on over the counter medications if appropriate.
• Ordered lab test and/or radiology imaging if necessary and needed.
• Managed electronic health records to ensure data integrity.
• Utilize critical thinking in diagnosing and treatments.

• Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities by utilizing critical thinking and collaborating with experts for optimal solutions.
• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Conducted thorough physical evaluations to ensure precise diagnosis of conditions and facilitate effective treatment planning.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Executed ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests to formulate and implement effective treatment plans.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Performed thorough patient assessments and compared results with historical medical data to facilitate appropriate treatment plans.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Conducted evaluations of walk-in patients multiple times monthly, overseeing urgent care operations for the day.
• Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
• Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.

Obtained Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) certification while working in this clinic.

Assessed patients diabetes status and provided individualized diabetes self-management education for their individual needs.

Educated patients on carbohydrate counting and personalized meal planning to manage glycemic control, hypoglycemia, glucose monitoring, lifestyle modifications, medications, and whatever was other necessary educational needs.

Prescribed medications and educated patient on the medications and how to administer them.

Involved in group education programs performing lectures and other needs to make program successful in improving patient's outcomes.

• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Expanded healthcare access by participating in community outreach programs targeting underserved populations.
• Achieved high levels of patient trust, utilizing excellent communication skills to establish rapport.

• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores, consistently providing compassionate and empathetic care.
• Conducted research on latest treatment protocols to ensure evidence-based practice in all patient interactions.