Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a 10+ years of experience and proven track record in addiction medicine, clinical research, data entry/analytics and triage of low acuity patients. Primarily excelling in patient care through adept management of patient care and treatments as well as efficient time management. Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and expertise in nurse navigation, to assist patients in achieving optimum health, reduced hospitalization and increased quality of life. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory to function autonomously in patient care, resource management and other areas of professional practice. Drives clinical, quality and cost effective outcomes for patient population by identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement efforts.
911 nurse navigation and triage. Assessment of low acuity patients dispatched via warm transfer into call center. Determining best level of care for the patient based on current symptoms. Scheduled appointments, educational meetings, and follow-ups for patients and family members. Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement. Onsite Telephonically triages patients and navigates care based upon evidence-based protocols. Patient education across the health care continuum. Leaning and using multiple operation systems across several screen's simultaneously. Participate in activities that promote Integrated Healthcare Programs and the companies large. Telephonic triage Assessment and triage of low acuity patients and developing a plan of care.
Updating patient disposition with Dispatch 911 in the patient prescribed county.
Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated apheresis procedures. Administration and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations. Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including the administration of medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification. Educated patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques to promote optimal wellness and recovery
Assessment, monitoring and communicating observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team. Coordinated admissions with admissions department, obtained admission orders from physicians. Coordinating emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies. Restoration of health, client and family education and serves as a client advocate during detox treatment. Interface with residents to ensure compliance with medication, provide enrichment activities such as film, workshops, and events, and communicate with empathy and compassion to achieve patient satisfaction.
Working with Travis County adult probation, and incarcerated inmates towards a long-term goal of sobriety. Educating and treating PAWS during detox. One on one patient education on medications, and goal of treatment. Administering medications for 3 scheduled pill calls for male and female residents. COLUMBIA assessment and evaluation during SI occurrence. Balancing intakes, appointment scheduling, pill call and administrative duties during shift. Implementing critical thinking during critical situations. Administering medications per MD orders. Recovery, Drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Accomplish nursing human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures. Alert assessment, pupil size, prior to dosing of medication. Providing rehabilitative and supportive services as the methadone nurse on a primary health care team. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Team origination, training and coordination with EMR systems. Coordination of nursing schedules at 3 different facilities in the northern region of our company. Team meeting strategizing for efficient and productive procedures, state requirement coordination. Word, Microsoft excel, Adobe, internet and EMR proficient.
Utilizing nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well- being and potential adverse events, obtaining Informed Consent and documenting medical history. Administering investigational compounds to participants, performing study related activities such as vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture, collection and processing biological samples.
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