Wendy Walker
Summary
Dedicated nurse experienced with patient care and clinical support. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
CRH Anesthesia
02.2022 - Current
- Initiate IV prior to procedures
- Review patient H&Ps, fill out preoperative paperwork
- Ensure patients meet the guidelines for the Endoscopy ASC of Middle Georgia and CRH and have any necessary clearances
- Contact patients as needed for more information
- Maintain open line of communication with physicians offices regarding clearances and any other issues with patients related to anesthesia
Office Nurse
Gastroenterology Associates of Middle Georgia
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Triage patient phone calls, consult with physician or mid level and return calls as needed
- Send prescriptions electronically and call in to pharmacies
- Work patients up in office and scribe for physician
- Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications
- Initiate and monitor IV infusions of fluids and medications, manage infusion schedule, coordinate delivery of specialty medications for infusion or injection in office
- Administer injections such as Humira
- Educate patients on specialty medications and how to self administer injections when applicable
- Provide patient education
- Assist with in office liver biopsies
- Review patient labs and imaging
- Complete patient paperwork such as FMLA
- Clinical trial pharmacist for multiple trials
- Manage inventory and order medical supplies from McKesson for office
Education
Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2010
Skills
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association
- Medication and IV administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Nurse
CRH Anesthesia
02.2022 - Current
Office Nurse
Gastroenterology Associates of Middle Georgia
07.2017 - 08.2020
Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
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