Teresa Faye Harms

• Managed comprehensive care for patients before and after liver transplant procedures.
• Oversaw treatment for benign liver diseases, malignancies, and liver masses.
• Conducted virtual visits to improve patient accessibility and convenience.
• Performed surveillance for liver cancer to ensure timely intervention.
• Educated patients on medication adherence and management of liver disease.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for integrated services in complex cases.
• Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to enhance health outcomes.
• Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to create precise treatment plans.

• Delivered comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with colorectal disease.
• Conducted discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions.
• Managed urgent and routine follow-ups for ongoing patient support.
• Performed colorectal cancer surveillance
• Educated families on pre- and post-operative care protocols for surgical recovery.
• Provided instruction on wound and ostomy care techniques to enhance patient self-management.
• prescribed medication including controlled substances
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create effective rehabilitation plans.

• Postoperative care for hospitalized cardiovascular surgery patients within 42-bed telemetry unit.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists regarding rehabilitation plans for post-op patients.
• Conducted rounds on post-operative patients regularly, assessing condition and making necessary adjustments in treatment plan accordingly.
• Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.

• Admitted and monitored general medicine patients to ensure optimal care.
• Maintained PRN position to provide flexible support during staffing shortages.
• Referred complicated cases to specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
• Performed physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests for hospitalized patients.
• Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory failure, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, trauma.

• Management of patients in 12-bed cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care unit.
• Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.

• Managed cardiac patients within office environment.
• Educated patients and families about lifestyle modifications to manage their condition.

• Cardiac care unit for inpatient cardiac and acute stroke patients.

• telephonic triage and advisory line

research coordinator

• Electrophysiology Lab- 1998
• Inova Emergency Care Center, Reston, 1998

• Cardiac surgery intensive care unit

• Provided post-anesthesia care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Developed clear discharge instructions to facilitate smooth recovery.

• Medical Intensive Care Unit