Kendall McConnell

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
• Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
• Organized group therapy sessions to foster peer support among patients facing similar challenges during rehabilitation processes.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring they were informed about available resources and options for continued care after discharge.
• Educated patients and their families on rehabilitation processes, managing expectations, and fostering a supportive environment.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, and emotional needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
• Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Provided patient education on diabetic medication administration.

- Coordinate all primary care referrals to designated site (e.g., specialty services, diagnostic testing, and other outpatient services).

- Maintains consent communication with patient about the referral.

- Obtain prior authorization as needed.

- Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation of referrals.

- Assist patients in problem solving potential issues related to health care system, financial or social barriers (e.g., request interpreters as appropriate, transportation services or prescription assistance).

• Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
• Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
• Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed.
• Maintains constant communication with patient about the referral.

• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Daily use of AIDET.
• Conduction of Medical Screening and Vital Signs.
• Completion of Meaningful use and quality Measures.
• Daily use of EHR ( Experience in NexGen and Athena.)

Meal Preparation for 60 plus Preschoolers.

Daily organization of spending to properly document for State/Federal reimbursement.

Creating and managing weekly budgets as needed.

Creating of healthy meals according to Federal Guidelines.