Yvonne Aubel-Mazza

Here’s a list of job duties for a family nurse practitioner (FNP) working in a family practice clinic that caters to patients of all ages:

*Patient Care and Assessment:*

- Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical examinations for patients of all ages.

- Perform routine health assessments and screenings, including preventative care measures.

*Medication Management:*

- Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring appropriate dosages and monitoring for side effects.

- Review and adjust medication regimens based on patient needs and responses.

*Preventative Care:*

- Ensure compliance with insurance requirements for preventative screenings (e.g., immunizations, cancer screenings).

- Educate patients on lifestyle modifications and preventive health practices.

-review and interpret labs

*Referrals and Coordination:*

- Identify when referrals to specialists are necessary and facilitate the referral process.

- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient management.

*Patient Advocacy:*

- Advocate for patients' health needs and preferences within the healthcare system.

- Support patients in understanding their diagnoses and treatment options.

*Documentation and Compliance:*

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

- Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to patient care and insurance compliance.

*Patient Education:*

- Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventative care.

- Equip patients with resources and information to manage their health effectively.

*Continuous Professional Development:*

- Stay updated on advancements in family medicine, treatment protocols, and healthcare regulations.

- Participate in continuing education and training to enhance clinical skills.

*Collaboration:*

- Work collaboratively with other healthcare team members to deliver patient-centered care.

- Participate in team meetings and contribute to clinic improvement initiatives.

*Emergency Response:*

- Respond to urgent medical situations in the clinic and provide appropriate interventions as necessary.

• Facilitate the ordering of preoperative labs and EKG procedures.

• Proficiently interpret and analyze laboratory results and EKG findings to determine patient eligibility for surgical procedures.

• Coordinate additional medical clearances, such as cardiac evaluations, as deemed necessary.

• Provide comprehensive care for postoperative patients, diligently assessing for any required interventions, including the management of skin infections or seromas.

• Skillfully perform minor procedures, such as the aseptic drainage of seromas or the insertion of JP drains when indicated.

• Demonstrate expertise as a nurse injector, skillfully administering Botox and filler treatments.

• Thoroughly evaluate postoperative patients for potential infections and prescribe appropriate medication as warranted.

• Meticulously follow up with postoperative patients, ensuring their well-being and progress up to three months, six months, nine months, and one year postoperatively.

• Effectively communicate with the surgeon, promptly notifying them of any patient interventions or concerns requiring their attention.

• Provide attentive care to all patients admitted to Del Sol hospital, conducting regular rounds and actively participating in their treatment and recovery process.

• Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
• Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through exercise and lifestyle modification.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

• Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations to include contraception counseling
• Used Greenway to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
• Evaluated new patients by reviewing lab results and reviewing patient charts for history
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through healthy food choices and exercise and being active
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
• Worked independently in practice with doctor only present 4 hours a month

• Closely monitored ER patients, alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patient status
• Communicated with doctors and other nurses about critical patients, triage and organization systems
• Delivered fast-paced, dynamic care for patients of all ages from minor injuries to critical conditions
• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Provided patient education
• Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration 100%

• Advocated for patients by communicating their care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions met their goals for treatment and identifying insurance coverage
• Provide patient-centered nursing care, professional case management, and health planning/promotion services to the beneficiary population
• Conduct patient screening and comprehensive assessment of healthcare needs and develop plans of care, develop protocols and clinical guidelines, and introduce innovative nursing techniques, practice and approaches
• Coach, Teach & Mentor while supervising one Clinical Access Nurse, ensure adequate training is provided to allow for successful transition of all Access Nurse duties; provide technical oversight, develop performance plan, interview candidates for subordinate positions
• Assists in identifying strategies to improve patient access, adherence to HEDIS metrics, Relay Health utilization and reduce administrative burdens for beneficiaries and improve the cost effectiveness for the healthcare delivery system
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to include: Primary care provider, pharmacy, behavioral health, external agencies and other specialty providers to minimize disruptions and prevent fragmentation of care

• Responsible for directing and coordinating staff to ensure all patients receive optimal care
• Triage patients both via telephone and in clinic
• Lead Huddle daily to ensure both proper dissemination of information to all staff within the clinic and ensure adequate
  staffing
• While responsible for clinic supply, streamlined the ordering process as well as organized clinic supply room which lead to decreased overstock and decreased waste of funds on unnecessary/unusable items creating a more effective process
• Participated in numerous subordinate position interviews
• Available to LVN's 100% of the time, when a patient requires EKG, medication administration, initiating an IV
• Coordinate transfer of care for patients via 911/EMS when unstable or deemed necessary based on RN or Provider assessment

• Work as part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions of ER patients, and proper use of medical equipment
• Ongoing head to toe assessments and monitoring of patients perform procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy; administer medications (Intravenous, Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous push). Administer medications via g-tube, IV, IM, sub q, IV drip
• Carry out doctor orders, act as a patient advocate and treat all patients with the utmost respect
• Stabilize and treat all patients upon arrival to include Trauma Level 1 patients. Coordinate patient care to admitting units
• Triage new arrival of patients via walk in or EMS
• Determine patient immediate needs based on assessment
• Monitor, assess and stabilize critically ill patients to include intubated patients and Level 1, 2 and 3 Trauma patients and patients arriving CPR in progress
• Initiate IV access on patients in order to stabilize and maintain comfortable and with pain control, throughout the ER visit
• Effectively communicate in writing and orally with all health care providers at all levels in order to care, treat and manage the patient’s individual needs

• Provide critical care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit by recovering patients from general, regional or local anesthesia while monitoring temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, respirations and ensuring that the patient’s comfort is maximized
• Perform nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, clear airways, medicate for pain, administer blood transfusion, administer narcotic medication pump, monitor for decline in patient status. Follow doctor’s and anesthesiologist/CRNA orders
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge

• Screen all new patients and potential surgical candidates
• Supervise all medical staff and oversee all medications and surgical equipment sterilization process
• Educate patient and family on pre and post-operative information, expectations, healthcare treatment and options for an
  efficient, pleasant and successful surgical experience
• Follow up and call all patients after surgery to ensure patient remains pain free, infection free and ensure interventions are
  done as needed for a pleasant surgical experience
• Round with physician in patient assessment and document patients history and physical
• Provide wound care as ordered to lower extremities and provide case management for those requiring wound care specialist by coordinating care and ensuring patient has appropriate follow up appointments as needed to include transportation in order to aid in an optimal wound healing