Riva Atwater

Managed patient admissions into surgical bays, recorded arrival times in patient charts, and coordinated timely physician handoff.

Prepared next-day charts, informed patients of afternoon surgery arrival times, and provided nursing staff with pre-op care details and vital signs.

• Coordinated phone calls with inpatient floors to relay important updates and support consistent information flow.

- Assisted with accurate patient intake, with registered nurse approval.

• - Supported timely access to medical histories through chart review and record retrieval.
• - Helped nursing staff locate patients, manage belongings, and obtain signatures for property documentation.
• - Provided reliable support for patient assessments through vital sign collection and EKG assistance.
• - Supported daily nursing operations through direct assistance to nursing staff.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines to promote independence and comfort.
• Reminded patients to take medications and monitored intake to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
• Completed light housekeeping to maintain safe living spaces.
• Transported patients to doctor appointments.
• Joined patients on daily walks to enhance exercise and mobility, contributing to overall health.

• Conducted in-person intake, gathering comprehensive client information to ensure accurate assessments.
• Collected vital signs and obtained laboratory tests as per physician requests, supported effective patient management.
• Obtained laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis.
• Collected and recorded vital signs from patients during assessments.
• Documented detailed client history, including physician information, past court dates, and DCF involvement for children, facilitating informed care.

Recorded additional substance use details during intake.

Reviewed and listed prescribed medications.

• - Assisted patients with daily dressing and meals, promoting independence and quality of life.
• - Administered medications according to care plan.
• - Engaged patients in activities and programs, fostering social interaction and mental stimulation.
• - Facilitated care delivery on dementia unit, enhancing patient comfort and support.

• Coordinated detox unit operations and facilitated patient movement throughout care area.
• Completed intake assessments for patients showing detox symptoms.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nurse.
• Assisted nurse with patient care tasks and addressed daily support needs.
• Engaged in group activities to facilitate patient interaction and healing.
• Delivered additional support to patients during group sessions. during group sessions and recovery period(s).
• Extended care services to support patient well-being and recovery. while supporting patient needs and comfort.

• Processed prescriptions accurately.
• Spoke with insurance companies to resolve coverage questions.
• Counted and packaged specialty bubble medications.
• Assisted with register duties and patient checkout.