Joann Taylor

• Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

• Recognized changes in patient condition and intervened appropriately.
• Ordered and restocked medical and office supplies.
• Facilitated drug administration by assessing patient and pertinent labs.
• Assessed health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Administered and documented medication and treatments and accurately recorded care.

Provides general care to patients. Administers prescribed testing, medications and treatments.

Maintains immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.

Observes, records and reports patients' vitals and reactions to treatments.

Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems.

Maintains accurate patient records.

Assures patient stays for required observation time after injection(s).

Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations; informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.

Initiated patient visit and assessment vital signs prep for MD to see patient

• Phlebotomy (draw blood for rheumatologist patients)

• Telephone triage, advised patient made appointments or referred to on call doctor, update electronic medical records with new data as obtained

• Sent out reminders of appointment and or lab results via telephone or mail as per MD request and per patients preference

• Communicate with insurance companies for prior approvals and follow up Prescription refills via pharmacy and new orders. Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance. Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.