Sheila Barnard

Face to face and Telephone triage conducted for patients to determine possible cause of out of target range INRs

Manage Warfarin/LMWH dosing using provider protocols for pre and post-surgical patients, new Warfarin starts, and recent hospital & ER discharge patients.

Educate how medications/herbals/supplements/foods/illness can affect its efficacy

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize the delivery of comprehensive patient care.

Enhance patient care by providing thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans

Trainer of new staff RN’s

Assist in transition to DOAC

Provide leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes

Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others

Collaborates within multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care

Provides patient education, triage, and care coordination for all disease processes in primary care.

Utilizes Evidence Based Practices to ensure high quality standards in patient care delivery

Facilitated prior authorization for various procedures and medications

Completed FMLA/disability paperwork for various health conditions

Administered a wide range of SQ, IM, & intradermal injections

Started IV’s and administered fluids

Assisted with flexible sigmoidoscopies, joint injections, and various in office minor procedures

Educated patients on many primary health conditions & associated medications

Department trainer

Completed paperwork for prior authorization for medication and procedure approval

• Cardiology, oral surgery-recovery, CT/MRI-started IV’s- obtained consent- administered contrast- monitored & sedated patients-recovery post procedure, radiology holding room-prep & recovery for various invasive procedures- Dermatology- assist with various skin procedures-certified to anesthetize area- pain clinic assisted with prep, monitoring, and recovery of procedural ESI patients

Assumed responsibility for group of patients for a designated time frame and provided direct patient care in a fast-paced environment

Performed complete bedside assessments and formulated care plans daily for each patient

Monitored patient conditions, collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams, and adjusted treatments and interventions as needed

Was proficient starting IV’s, performing catheterizations, wound care, Trach care, and blood draws.