Sharon Bartmas

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Scheduled appointments, testing, and surgeries.
• Triage patient phone calls.
• Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and pertinent data to support continuity of care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality nursing care focused on empathy and effective communication.
• Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
• Streamlined documentation processes, increasing efficiency in patient record management.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care for patients post-operatively.
• Evaluated nursing practices, recommending improvements to enhance service delivery quality.
• Ensured safety in the workplace by strictly adhering to infection control practices, implementing proper waste disposal procedures, and maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff members.
• Facilitated continuity of care by communicating effectively with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers regarding patient progress and needs.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as identifying areas for potential improvement or developing new office protocols that enhance overall efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborated effectively with administrative staff members to streamline paperwork processing for increased accuracy in billing systems.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on best nursing practices, adhering to HIPAA guidelines for privacy protection, and completing required continuing education courses.
• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illnesses or difficult diagnoses through empathetic listening and genuine compassion.
• Provided valuable feedback to healthcare providers regarding post-operative issues so that adjustments in care could be made when necessary to achieve optimal results for each patient.
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as minor surgeries or diagnostic tests to ensure effective completion of the task at hand.
• Performed regular quality checks on medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality during daily use while minimizing malfunctions during critical moments of patient care.
• Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently to input patient data efficiently while minimizing errors and protecting sensitive information.
• Reduced patient wait times by streamlining appointment processes and efficiently prioritizing appointments based on severity and urgency.
• Developed strong rapport with patients by addressing their concerns thoroughly and providing prompt assistance when needed.
• Promoted patient education during scheduling of surgical procedures specific to procedure and postoperative care.
• Enhanced office efficiency by managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Coordinated with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes through comprehensive care planning and execution.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Educated patients and families on surgery procedure and postoperative care.
• Stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and communicated this directly to the physician.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the office, using crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Encouraged healthcare team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Documented procedures performed, postoperative instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Obtained and reported vital signs.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate noncompliance problems
• Recorded details regarding surgeries to keep patient charts updated.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted patient assessments and documented findings accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Managed medication inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions and timely replenishment to prevent shortages or delays in patient care.

Responsibilities as noted above. Physicians became employed by Community Physician Network as did I, and the position in the office remained relatively unchanged.