Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 12+ years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology . Efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations while being a team player and support to those around me.
Flow Manager for GI MD- Managed MD inbasket pool(patient my health online messages, patient calls) grooming MD schedule to help eliminate MD white space, scheduling patient office visits, communicating patient needs and concerns to MD in a safe timely manner. Initiated medication prior authorizations. Documenting appropriately in EPIC EHR.
Assisted MD in procedures- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Paracentesis.
Demonstrated knowledge and performed procedures- Anorectal Manometry, Patency/Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy, Breath Studies.
Preceptor- Trained new hires in GI department
Adhere to workplace privacy policies in protecting confidential patient information.
*Coordinated and lead staff in COVID Asymptomatic Pre-Procedural Testing Site.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Villa Siena Senior Living
Mt. View, CA
06.2004 - 03.2009
Charge nurse in Skilled Nursing/ Assisted living
Lead 1-3 CNA's during on duty shift
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in Medical records
Reported resident health changes to MD.
Received and implemented MD orders
Medication Pass
Performed Wound care/ dressing changes
Performed blood sugar checks/ administered insulin accordingly to order