Laura Wicker

• Handled complex cases involving clients whom were addicted to opiates and other substances.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.

Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions with Clients addicted to opiates and other substances.

Implemented an evidence-based model of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), considered the gold standard for the treatment opiate use disorder by the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association (SAMHSA).

• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions for clients with Opiate Use Disorder and Substance Abuse Disorder.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Implemented an evidence-based model of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), considered the gold standard for the treatment opiate use disorder by the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association (SAMHSA).

• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

• Provided medical care in a walk in clinic treating all types of medical problems in patients ranging in age from 1 yr old and older.

• Oversee the clinical operations of Med-point Express, retail health clinics in 5 separate locations in northern IN.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

• Completed history and physical exams on newly admitted patients and set up treatment plan to fit the patient's health needs.

• Cared for patients overall medical needs in nursing home settings and also provide house call services in the home or assisted living setting.

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications to patients of all ages presenting to the emergency room with acute and chronic conditions.

• Responsible for the instruction and supervision of students enrolled in a diploma/baccalaureate program pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse.

• Responsible for conducting surveys according to state and federal regulations of health care facilities seeking state licensure and Medicare certification.

• Responsible for conducting surveys according to state and federal regulations of health care facilities seeking state licensure and Medicare certification.

• Responsible for emergent care all ages.

• Planned, developed, organized, implemented, and directed the nursing department in accordance with the current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long term care skilled pediatric facilities.

• Developed and conducted in-service training, new employee orientation, interviewed and hired new employees and candidates for the nurse aide training program.

• Responsible for the skilled nursing care of the pediatric patients that presented with special health needs.

• Supervision of the care of geriatric patients admitted to 32-bed intermediate care wing.

• Responsible for direct patient care of male inmates admitted to the infirmary with acute health conditions.