Maribel Gomez

Oversee Urgent Care- triage of patients, oversee workflow, MA back up, result call backs, and checking fax machine. Pod Nurse Area D: oversee POCTs/logs and medication room inventory. Maintain urgent care Resource Cart and AED. Urgent care procedure room inventory . Primary for Laboratory nursing needs. EOC Site Review, Inspection Readiness. CMR reporting Performs other job-related duties are required. Providers: Includes Nurse Visits, POOLS, calls, faxes, and prior authorizations. Dr. Holbrook. Dr. Dumont. Any providers working in urgent care. Resulting of lab results. Bilingual

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN .
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Collaborated with providers and office manager to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

• Trained and supervised MA's in organizational policies and standards of care including infection prevention/control and CLIA certifications.
• Administered medications per physicians' orders.
• Transcribed physician orders including verbal, telephone and home health orders.
• Authorized medication refills as per clinic protocol.
• Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to patients or report changes in condition.
• Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms , and recorded data such as height,weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
• Triage when necessary in cases of emergency or when provider unavailable .
• Used Cerner EMR software to record and update patient medical charts.
• Documented all changes in patient conditions and communicated with provider, MA's and Home Health to create plan of care.
• Treated and dressed Diabetic/Pressure/Venous/Arterial Ulcers, Pyoderma , Burns and chronic wounds.
• Initiated Home Health Referrals and maintained frequent communication with home health nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Troubleshooting with nurses and other clinical sites when recommended wound care not possible and current site or with current supplies.
• Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards.
• Verified vaccines and medication dosages for MA's according to physicians' orders .
• Ordered diagnostic imaging or other tests according to physicians' orders.
• Assisted providers with procedures including shave/punch biopsies, incision and drainage, nexplanon insertion and removals, IUD insertion and removals , Electrodessication and cautery.
• Performed patient education for wound care, diabetes and medication management including correct use of compression, insulin use and general case management.
• Attended monthly department plan of care meetings along with providers and wound care coordinator to ensure the best quality of care for patients.
• Communicated plan of care with patients and home health agencies to ensure effective and safe quality of care.
• Assisted with the opening of the South Dermatology and Primary Care Clinic.
• Initiated prior authorizations for oral and topical medications.
• Assisted providers with activation of Dermagraft, Grafix, and Apligraf including training staff with proper handling upon delivery.