RENEE HARRIS

• Monitors vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
• Provides emotional support to help patients cope with anxiety and depression associated with detoxification.
• Administers medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period. Indvidualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintains accurate records of patient care including treatments, medications administered, progress notes.
• Assists in crisis intervention when necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Proficiency in obtaining vital signs, height and weight, venipuncture, cast removal, suture and staple removal and application of off-the-shelf braces
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Provided direct care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, and joint replacements.
• Documented all aspects of patient care in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Assisted physicians with medical treatments and examinations of patients.
• Performed wound care procedures such as suturing, debridement, and dressing changes.
• Instructed patients on how to properly apply topical medications and dressings at home following discharge from clinic visits.
• Performed pre-operative assessments prior to surgical procedures involving the skin.
• Assisted with procedures such as biopsies and excisions conducted in-office.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Provided patient education regarding skin care maintenance, sun protection, and disease prevention.
• Administered injections for the treatment of various dermatological conditions.
• Assisted in surgical procedures, including Mohs micrographic surgery, laser therapy and biopsy techniques.

Specialty Clinic: worked in a variety of clinics including but not limited to

• Dermatology: UVB phototherapy box, specimen collection and delivery to lab.
• Urology: Cystoscopy and TRUS procedures, administration of ADT therapy and fill and pulls, Edex/Ellegard injections for ED.
• Endocrinology: assist provider with thyroid biopsies. Wound: wound inspections, advanced therapies, negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting/removal, low ultrasound mist therapy, biologic tissues, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team coordinating care with Vascular, Podiatry, Surgery and Plastic Surgery, and Infectious Disease.
• Audiology: ear lavage for in patient and outpatient clinics.
• Managed outpatient wound clinic in the absence of wound care specialist insuring patients were needs were accommodated and addressed for positive patient outcomes utilizing a holistic approach. Correspondence via Secure Messaging. Proficient in CPRS, Endocrinology, and Wound.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
• Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
• Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.

• Administer medications per ordered note
• Document medication administration
• Reflect accurate counts of controlled substance
• Assess, monitor and document patient progress, symptoms and vital signs
• Follow rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery
• Provide direct and indirect patient care
• New admissions and discharges

• Assists Mohs surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during Mohs stages
• Pre-op consultation and education
• Accurate entry of patient information and documentation for EHR and billing
• Ensure instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available as needed
• Provide hand on 1st assisting with Mohs surgical procedures, wound closures/repairs
• Anesthetizing of all surgical sites
• Suture removal, simple suturing, shave and punch biopsies
• Assist with lab/pathology processing of Mohs specimens and all in office procedures
• Assist Dermatologist and PA's in day to day patient flow
• Post op wound care

• Assists Mohs surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during Mohs surgical procedures
• Ensures all instruments and supplies cleaned, sterile and available as needed
• Hand on assisting with Mohs procedures, wound closures and repairs
• Assist with laboratory and pathology processing
• Wound care, blood draws, vitals, Rx refills, insurance verification, prior authorizations