Mary Dowling

• Assisted in the establishment of the Rapid Access Clinic at KVH, providing same-day appointments for acute and chronic illnesses to established KVH patients of all ages.
• Assessed patients by performing thorough examinations and diagnosed with various medical conditions.
• Performing medical procedures including suturing wounds, incision and drainage, nerve blocks for pain, nail removal, punch and shave biopsies.
• Womens health procedures including speculum exam, insertion and removal of IUDs and Nexplanon devices.
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records according to established standards of practice.
• Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Performed routine health screenings, physical examinations, and sports physicals.
• Consulted with specialists regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
• Provided comprehensive management of common illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD.
• Instructed patients and families on disease prevention, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
• Prescribed medications based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Utilized effective communication and active listening skills to elicit patients' medical histories and details about current concerns.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.

• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

• Worked alongside physicians and nursing staff to provide quality care.
• Managed the provision of high-quality care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Supervised orientation programs for new employees and provided ongoing training opportunities.
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families about health conditions, therapeutic approaches and methods for disease prevention.
• Allocated tasks according to team members' expertise.
• Managed daily operations including staffing assignments and scheduling.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for patients.
• Resolved conflicts among nursing staff members in a timely manner.
• Provided direct patient care as needed and delegated tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborated with physicians on admission, transfer, and discharge decisions for patients in the Emergency Department.

• Worked alongside physicians and nursing staff to provide quality care.
• Managed the provision of high-quality care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Supervised orientation programs for new employees and provided ongoing training opportunities.
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families about health conditions, therapeutic approaches and methods for disease prevention.
• Allocated tasks according to team members' expertise.
• Managed daily operations including staffing assignments and scheduling.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for patients.
• Resolved conflicts among nursing staff members in a timely manner.
• Provided direct patient care as needed and delegated tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborated with physicians on admission, transfer, and discharge decisions for patients in the Emergency Department.

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