Sharla Thurman RN BSN

The Amarillo Heart Group Physician's office separated and 8 Physicians that I have worked for over the last 18 years formed the Amarillo Heart Institute which I am currently working for.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Assisted Cardiologists daily in collecting patient's history , complaints, medications and treatments.
• Reviewed Cardiac Testing and Labs on Patients daily to determine Patient Care.
• Prepared charts for Cardiologist to make sure all information they might need was organized and present in the chart so they could make medical decisions.
• Completed paperwork for Prior Authorizations on medications.
• Completed Drug Assistance Paper work.
• Reviewed Records in charts to determine if proper documentation and diagnostic codes were recorded in order for testing to be covered by Patients insurance
• Able to use multiple types of Electronic Charting such as Care Cloud, AllScipts, Cover my Meds, Microsoft 365, and Care Select.
• Reviewed Doctors notes to review for errors in diagnostics codes.
• Triage phone calls from patients and interviewed them to get all the information that my Physician needed to make an informed decision on our patients care.
• Referred patients to other specialist or other out patient care as directed by my doctor
• I was a Research Coordinator for Drug Study for a Cardiac Medication . I was responsible for Following strict guidelines to enroll Patients in this study , collect data, draw blood, prepare the blood for shipping , and report data with in strict deadlines.
• Managed Warfarin doses and return follow up appointments for patient on this medication.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

• Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Maintained a safe environment for the residents by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Ensured that all supplies were properly stocked on unit before beginning shift.
• Responded to emergency situations using proper protocol and providing basic life support when needed.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
• Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.