Teryl Erickson

• Long term care assessments for new admissions to the system in Arizona, Florida, Oregon, Washington and have also done them in Mexico.
• Assessments to get started in the long term care system of insurance companies.
• Visit client's homes, assisted living facilities, memory care, hospital and rehab environments for assessments that then go to the insurance company along with the client's personal information that they send in and the provider's information to the insurance company. The insurance company compiles all of this information and makes a decision on the compliance for the services.
• I have done this since 1997 after work and now do it as needed/able for the lead company

• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
• Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
• Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
• Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
• Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
• Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
• Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
• Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
• Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
• Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
• Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
• Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
• Served as an active member on committees focused on improving quality initiatives at the facility level.
• Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
• Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
• Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
• Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

I worked in the jail from 1991 until 1997, see information at the end of this paperwork

• This can be added to the Multnomah County information as I worked in the jail from 1991 to 1997, then went to Las Vegas until 1999 and back to the county until 2021-one day a week after full-time retirement in 2013. I helped out the nursing staff from 2013 to 2021-not sure of exact date here as it may have been 2020.
• The jail consisted of client management, assessing needs on incoming inmates as well as long term inmates. They had many needs regarding medical issues as well as psychological issues. This was the best job anyone could ever have for diversity on all levels.

• Created authorizations for hospitalizations and procedures in the state of Nevada
• The information was given to the company and a staff of RN's carried out the paperwork to authorize the orders for a client
• I also did the DRG's (Diagnosis related group, which is carried out by Medicare and various other insurance companies depending on the foundation of the hospital reimbursement system) in the hospitals in Las Vegas which determined how long a client could remain in the hospital with the current stay limits at that time.
• Also while in Las Vegas I worked as a visiting nurse carrying out procedures such as IV's and respiratory therapy as well as other associated things with a visiting nurse practice. Las Vegas is a very transient place and RN's participated in various endeavors in the nursing field.

• Ran one physicians practice completely
• Assessed client's needs by phone calls, personal interaction and according to the MD's requests. He allowed me to assess client's many times according to his wishes as he trusted my impressions with nursing diagnoses.
• He was the most intelligent person I have ever worked with and I learned more from him than anyone since that time.