Mary Jo Decker

• Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Saw 20-25 patients per day.

• GI Lab: assisted physician with colonoscopies/EGDs/PEG tube placement/ERCPs.
• Prepared biopsies for lab.
• On call- patients prepared for procedure within hour.
• Managed 20-30 patients per day.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Provided injury care to workers compensation employees.

Preformed pre-employment and DOT physicals

• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
• Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
• Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
• Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.