Tina Marie DiMatteo, LPN

Administer methadone & suboxone as prescribed by the Medical Director. Perform evaluation & assessments of patients to determine appropriateness for treatment or need for necessary modification. Collect & test urine specimens as per state/clinic guidelines. Prepare urine & oral specimens for Labatory shipment & testing. Document all findings, order changes, & patient issues to ensure accurate & up-to-date records are maintained. As Lead Nurse perform EKGs, Vaccines, Physical Assessments when ordered by Medical Director. Complete required documentation for patients pertaining to Health Questionnaire, Adult Nutritional Screening, & Infectious Diseases. Work directly assisting Medical Director with weekly patient visits, while preparing lab testing results & dose records for review. Oversee & train Nursing Staff to ensure that required protocol is followed daily to ensure state & clinic guidelines are contentiously met and active communication within the nursing department as it pertains to relevant program & patient changes are up to date. Receive medication shipments in accordance with DEA and company procedures, acting as an authorized signer. Work closely with treatment team members, functioning as active participant in weekly treatment team meetings. Ensure that treatment center meets all accreditation standards related to Medical, Health, and Safety issues, and other areas as assigned

Assess prospective donors to ensure specific guidelines are met for plasma donation utilizing strict screening procedure, medical & medication history, and physical exam assessment. Provide medical assistance to donors during reaction events. Interview & counsel donors on test results and/or issues with donating. Perform staff vaccinations. Perform required documentation for all services provided according to SOP Guidelines. Assist with plasma machine set-up & breakdowns. Perform donor screenings including weight, vitals, hematocrit & protein levels utilizing all specialized equipment per task. Perform quality control reviews for equipment and area to ensure strict SOP Guidelines are met safety, infection control, and upheld for necessary audits.

Worked in various facilities & hospitals (Riverview Healthcare Center, Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital) in area of Geriatrics, Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, & Maternity providing direct care to patients and performing all necessary tasks required for each level of nursing. Documented all care provided.

Provided at home nursing care to both own father & stepmother when diagnosed with Myocardial Infarction & Lung Cancer. Performed all necessary and required care pre & post- surgical & chemotherapy.

Worked in various facilities & hospitals (Coventry Health Center, West Shore Health Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Kent Hospital, Miriam Hospital,& Butler Hospital) in areas of Geriatrics, Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, & Orthopedic Medical-Surgical providing direct care to patients and performing all necessary tasks required for each level of nursing. Documented all care provided. Acted as charge nurse when appointed by Clinical Professors.