Lucy Solis

• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.

• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Coordinated with community resources to enhance service offerings to clients.

Supervised 30+ other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Managed team of medical support personnel. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.  Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.