Facilitated patient advocacy by navigating patients through complex treatment options while delivering compassionate support
Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, and post-treatment plans
Coordinated patient preparation for surgical procedures and interventions
Captured and verified patient details in EHR while partnering with intake staff to provide the clinical documentation required for insurance medication approvals
Arranged essential labs ahead of procedures or surgeries for risk factor evaluation
Participated actively in team meetings with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurses, discussing patient cases and strategies for improvement
Provided education on proper wound care techniques both pre-and post-operatively
Assessed patient medical history, current medications, and pre-procedure instructions to ensure compliance and resolve inquiries
Head Dermatology Nurse
Soderstrom Dermatology Center
Peoria, IL
01.2015 - 01.2020
Led the dermatology nursing team with strong focus on skin cancer detection, treatment, and patient education
Collaborated with providers in the management of diverse dermatologic conditions including acne, psoriasis and eczema
Supported dermatologists during patient examinations and procedures
Assisted in surgical procedures including biopsies, excisions, and Mohs surgery preparation and recovery
Collaborated with dermatologists and HCP team to provide accurate documentation needed to support the insurance intake team in order to gain insurance approval
Trained and mentored new nurses in skin protocols, biopsy techniques and patient centered- care
Assistant Nurse Manager Dermatology at Core Dermatology (formerly known as Soderstrom Skin Institute)Assistant Nurse Manager Dermatology at Core Dermatology (formerly known as Soderstrom Skin Institute)