Noemi Hicks

• Certified in Spirometry and COHC certified for surveillance, Provide various preventive health evaluations and test in accordance withe the company Health Services protocols.
• Assisted in immunization campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.
• Assisted employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Reviewed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluation, and nursing diagnosis. Recording utilization reviews using Cortex guidelines and prepare insurance authorization requests for inpatient payors. Coordinated home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment to prepare for safe and timely hospital discharge. Updated and maintained discharge plan with physicians, members of health care team, patients and families.

Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated. Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems. Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care. Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.

Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.