Michelle Rhodes

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• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
• Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
• Resolved issues in field by notifying Doctors and RN case manager immediately to determine course of action.

• Treated complex wounds not healed in weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
• Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
• Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
• Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
• Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and NPWT.

Inpatient case manager: performs medical reviews for inpatient stays using Inter Qual criteria program. Performs medical retro reviews for clams and appeals. Discharge planning: authorize services at discharge to facilitate the patients transition of care and refers to out patient services and case management. Authorize DME and follow up appointments.

• Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
• Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
• Provided excellent direct patient care through physician ordered wound care and monitoring. Multiple forms of wound care including NPWT and specialty dressings. 

• Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
• Advocated for patients transitioning from hospitals, rehab and other medical facilities to home environments.
• Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and interpreted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
• Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy care and wound management.
• Coached patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and medications.
• Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.