John Martin Straker

* Member of Post Acute Care team providing medical decision making management for short term rehabilitation populations and long term care transitions.

* Management of the long term care population in multiple skilled nursing facilities with an emphasis on communication transparency and compassion.

* Rotating On Call contact for patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours and during weekends, ensuring continuity of care.

* Managing complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.

* Prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

* Liaise with S.N.F. healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.

Collaborative clinical management of primarily geriatric population in skilled nursing/long-term care environment; constantly evolving plans and goals of care.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
• Communicated with patients regarding diagnoses, disease management and treatment plans
• Implemented nursing care plans
• Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures alike
• Provided comprehensive care to patients on step-down units and intensive care units, primarily those with cardiac and neurological needs
• Provided on-call care at all times of day and night