KATHARINA G PARKER

• Obtained prior authorization for medications and diagnostic imaging requests
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Prepared refills as directed under physicians policy
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Preparing set up for sterile procedures and assisting
• Trained in using autoclave and cleaning of fiber optic endoscopes.
• Obtaining medical clearance for upcoming surgery
• Calling patients with test results
• Triage for clinic and post and pre surgery
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Removing stitches, staples and drains.

• Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician.
• Maintained an organized logging system for tracking test results.
• Scheduled surgeries and procedures.
• Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician.

· Scheduled patient appointments.

• ·Scheduled radiology exams for patients.
• Understanding of insurance policies and coverage
• Capable of multitasking and remaining organized in all aspects of work
• Answered phone calls to answer questions, transfer calls, or take messages
• Checking patient’s in and out in timely manner
• Providing instructions to patient for upcoming

Procedure

• Calling patient’s to inform of laboratory, diagnostic imaging and procedure results.
• Obtaining prior authorizations
• Triage patient’s via phone and in person

• Accurately gather information in a systematic manner in order to determine the health-related needs
• Assessed patient status (conditions) and notify physicians of clinical changes
• Assist patients in the rehabilitation process
• Calculate and administer medications
• Educated patients for home care and discharge planning
• Implement patient care for up to 18 patients per section
• Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings
• Monitored and maintained patient charts
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies
• Readily develop rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians
• Remain calm and professional during times of critical need
• Scheduled and implemented patient admissions and discharges
• Utilized critical thinking skills to the nursing process: assessed conditions, demonstrated effective decision making, implemented appropriate interventions, anticipated potential complications, and evaluated care outcomes
• Administer oral and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections