Diabetes Nurse Specialist
University of Virginia Health System
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care and discharge instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create policies and guidelines for best practice and to meet standards of care.
- Reviewed health records for acute and critical care patients; consultant to physician groups for insulin adjustments to meet clinical glycemic guidelines
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
