Sara Medina
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with eighteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with long term care, pain management, and gastroenterology specialty.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastroenterology Office Nurse
Summit Health
09.2022 - Current
- Provide safe and accurate patient education on various medications, procedures, disease processes, and dietary guidelines as outlined by the physician.
- High volume triage with rapid clinical assessment and prioritizing life-threatening symptom's.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with specialists, surgery centers, infusion companies, and pharmaceutical representatives.
- Responsible for coordinating preoperative cardiac and medical clearance for patients undergoing procedures
- Conduct audits of GI procedures and corresponding pathology results.
- Perform nurse visits that include vaccinations, injections, patient education, and documentation in EMR.
- Provide instructions on bowel prep to include dietary restrictions, timing, medications, and managing side effects.
- Schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (e.g., colonoscopies, endoscopies, biopsies, imaging) for high volume office.
- Order medications and supplies, ensuring expiration dates are current and properly documented.
- Serve as lead/supervisor per office need.
- Point person for all clinical questions and determinations under the physician.
- Complete disability forms and submit prior authorizations for medication, radiology, and procedures.
- Track, review and monitor diagnostic test results and assist in management of patient care between visits.
Pain Management Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Float between specialty clinic and procedure suites.
- Responsible for appointment confirmation and scheduling.
- Provide pre and post procedure education, triage, and monitoring.
- Complete all appropriate procedure orders as well as chart review.
- Provide education according to guidelines and assistance with Electromyography tests.
- Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and assist physicians as needed.
- Responsible for reviewing pertinent patient history, medications, vital signs, and documenting all data in EMR.
- Administered medications via injections and monitored responses.
Unit Manager
Alaris Health at Kearny
06.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed a LTC floor by supervising nurses and certified nursing aids.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Investigated and completed incident reports.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges.
- Completed CNA shift schedules, floor audits, rounded with physicians, and attended regular meetings.
- Effectively handled any emergencies or issues in an efficient manner.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients/families and immediately took steps for quick resolution to prevent reoccurrence.
- Preceding my time as a Unit Manager I completed one year as a LTC nurse and three years as a sub-acute nurse completing wound dressings, vital signs, medication administration, and specimen collection.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Berkley College
01.2007
Skills
- Effective assignment delegation
- Great organizational and analytical skills
- Lead with open dialogue and respect
- Standard procedures and medication administration
- Inventory and EMR management
- Efficient appointment scheduling
- Direct patient care with compassion and empathy
- High-volume triage
- Management of prior authorizations and disability forms
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Gastroenterology Office Nurse
Summit Health
09.2022 - Current
Pain Management Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 07.2022
Unit Manager
Alaris Health at Kearny
06.2008 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Berkley College
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