Stephanie Mertola RN

• Managed care from check in to discharge for patients ages newborn to geriatric.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 codes for visit diagnoses
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with a variety of medical history including diabetes, COVID, hypertension and other conditions.
• Implemented medication, point of care testing and covid testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications/patient history to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored stock of medical supplies and medication for office location.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

-Managed care from check in to discharge for patients ages newborn to geriatric.
-Knowledge of ICD-10 codes for visit diagnoses
-Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with a variety of medical history including diabetes, COVID, hypertension and other conditions.
-Implemented medication, point of care testing and covid testing.
-Updated patient charts with data such as medications/patient history to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
-Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
-Monitored stock of medical supplies and medication for office location.
-Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.

-Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

• Perform DOT/Non-DOT physicals including drug screens, breath alcohol tests, pulmonary function tests, vision tests, hearing tests, lift tests, fit tests and urinalysis
• Administer immunizations (IM, SQ), PPD placement/reading
• Perform on site immunization clinics
• Proficient using Titmus, Audiogram, Spirometer, Intoximeter, Snellen VIsion Chart and calibrating all equipment

• Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort
• Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies
• Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries
• Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
• Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing all equipment
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery

• Responsible for all things clinical such as assisting patients to exam rooms, obtaining vitals and urine samples, sterilizing all equipment, bio-hazard waste removal and assisting with in office procedures
• Proficiency in set up/assistance of in office procedures (cystoscopy, vasectomy, testopel insertion, prostate biopsies, lesion removals, supra pubic tube change, fulguration)
• Proficient in performing bladder scans via ultrasound, pelvic floor therapy, giving injections and chemotherapy treatments(Tice BCG/ Mitomycin, Valstar), insertion/removal of catheters, flushing of nephrostomy tubes, supra pubic tube changes and uroflow testing
• Responsible for ordering of supplies and injections, checking in/out pathology slides, cancer state registration of patients, as well as assisting with front office duties such as completing patient messages, checking patients in/out, scheduling surgeries/ appointments, obtaining pre authorization, answering phones and filing
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
• Changed sterile dressings
• Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
• Provided pre and post-operative care
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
• Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
• Implement new policies and educate clinical staff on changes
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician