Margaret Ness, M.D.
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated Hospitalist with 17 years of hands-on expertise in healthcare field. Skilled in scheduling diagnostic testing, performing examinations, obtaining medical services, and gathering patient data, including history, vital signs, and weight. Organized and hardworking professional with background in managing light to heavy caseload.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
CentraCare Health- Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN
08.2004 - Current
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Work with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests to manage patient care.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Arranged for referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
- Updated charts in Epic system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails, and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
Emergency Room Physician Locum Tenen
CentraCare Health Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN
08.2004 - Current
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions as needed.
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Ordered vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Physician
Allina Health
Buffalo, MN
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
- Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
- Accessed patient health through interviews and physical examinations.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Administered high level of care to patients through active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics ( ie: IV Ketamine treatments for chronic pain management).
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
Education
M.D. - Family Medicine
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN12.2004
M.D. - Family Practice
Mercy Health System Family Practice Residency Prog
Janesville, WI06.2002
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Ross University Medical School
New York, NY06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Anthropology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.1992
Skills
- In-House Patient Care
- Mental Health
- Wellness
- Patient Health Assessments
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Computer proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time management
- Treatment planning
- Advanced Primary Care
- Medical Testing
Certification
- Board certified with American Academy of Family Physicians
- Colonoscopy certification, Litchfield, MN
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician
Allina Health
02.2005 - 08.2007
Hospitalist
CentraCare Health- Long Prairie
08.2004 - Current
Emergency Room Physician Locum Tenen
CentraCare Health Long Prairie
08.2004 - Current
M.D. - Family Medicine
Hennepin County Medical Center
M.D. - Family Practice
Mercy Health System Family Practice Residency Prog
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Ross University Medical School
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Anthropology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Board certified with American Academy of Family Physicians
- Colonoscopy certification, Litchfield, MN
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