Lisa J Golden

Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.

Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.

Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.

Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.

Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.

Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.

Obtained and documented vitals on all patients

Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patients conditions.

Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Assisted physicians with examinations and diagnostic processes.

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.

Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records. Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition. Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.

Manage physician folders, in charge of physician schedules, patient triage via phone, manage adults and pediatric immunizations via the GRITS system, HEDIS follow-ups.

Provide medical services to patients from ages birth to the elderly from all walks of life, obtain vital signs, administer oral, IM, and sub-q medications and vaccines, perform EKG's, obtain various lab specimens, manage monthly New York State Vaccines For Children Program.

Assist providers in the areas of Endocrine and Internal Medicine with various procedures, patient follow ups, obtain vital signs, perform finger stick blood sugars, hemoglobin A1C, administer oral and injectable medications, insulin pump training, patient education, heavy phone triage.

Perform initial intakes on prenatal and GYN patients, schedule all related appointments, counsel, educate patients on family planning, use of various contraceptive methods and STD prevention, train newly hired medical assistants on their role according to established policies and procedures of the facility.

Perform initial intakes on all prenatal patients, obtain blood and urine lab specimens, scheduled all related procedures and follow ups, patient education, assist physicians with procedures.

Assist specialty physicians with various procedures in the areas of GI, Rhuematology, Pulmonology, Podiatry, and Cardiology, Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care, heavy phone triage.

Assist geriatric patients with activities of daily living, perform wound care, obtain vital signs, medication administration, daily documentation on all medicare patients and any changes in PRI/MDS status.

Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support. Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight. Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures. Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.