KATELYN MORRISON

• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients.

• Examines post-operative patients and preforms wound checks/care for possible infections.

• Performs history and physicals for pre-operative patients.

• Assists surgeon at collegiate and professional sporting events.

• Assists with field coverage for patients who are athletes.

• E-Prescribe, write (getting physician to sign), fax and/or phone in prescriptions for patients according to physician's practice protocols. Obtains pre-certification for prescriptions drugs.

• Previews charts pre-operatively and documents any pertinent information including surgical clearances. Collates, distributes and discusses post-op discharge instructions to surgical patients and referring physicians

• Phones patient with test results and follow-up instructions. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medication, documenting all patient contact in EHR.

• Removes staples, sutures, and bandages for post op patients.

• Assists medical assistants in maintaining timely flow of patients. Assists other physicians when their assigned Clinical Assistant is unavailable.

• Scans information into the patient's record (including physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service).

• Communicates with surgery scheduler about surgery cancellations/reschedules.

• Assists physician with research projects as needed.

• Completes short-term disability forms, medical necessity letters, worker's compensation forms, and return to work letters.

• Reviews all mail, filing and sends faxes.

• Reviews physician schedules for patient appropriateness, clinic flow and volume.

• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

• Rotates with residents and fellow Clinical Assistant IV's covering the "on-call" rotation.

• Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.

• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
• Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
• Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
• Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
• Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
• Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
• Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
• Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
• Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
• Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.

• Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
• Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
• Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
• Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
• Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
• Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
• Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
• Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
• Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
• Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
• Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.