Zoe Dierkes

Co-worker health Nurse

- Serve as a primary health resource for all co-workers, starting with onboarding and continuing throughout their employment

- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for new hires, including drug screening, medical history review, lab work, chest x-rays (if indicated), and immunization verification.

- Stay current on Co-worker Health trends and regulations, updating policies and procedures accordingly.

- Provide simple first aid to co workers

- Serve as the office nurse for 3 providers under the supervision of RN

- Manage nurse visits appointment that include: point of care testing, immunizations, blood pressure checks

- Perform outreach for follow up with patients after

hospitalization and medication management.

- Clerical duties such as completing reports, patient portal messages, triage patient calls, disability paperwork and other patient forms.

- Convenient Care setting experience

- Provide direct patient care and POCT testing to patients per provider orders including but not limited to: administering medication, injections, glucose check, EKG, respiratory treatment, basic wound care, POCT swab, INR checks, ear irrigation, assistance with Suture/staple placement and removal.

- Assist with supply ordering.

- Manage physician schedules and assist providers with day to day workflow.

- Provide bedside nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions such as; strokes, brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, etc.

- Communicating and collaborating with patients, families, providers, and various therapies in achieving quality patient care in a 60 bed facility.

-Perform sterile procedures such as catheterizations, central line dressing changes, etc. per physician orders.

- Administer medications and perform wound care on patients per physician orders.

- Assist patients in their routine of ADL’s.

- Asses and document conditions and progress of treatment of patients in EPIC.

- Direct patient care providing transfer, bathing/grooming, and

nutrition assistance.

- Documented patients’ inputs/outputs and daily care.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.

• Assisted in implementing daily educational activities for children's development and engagement.
• Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance to promote positive social interactions.
• Prepared and organized materials for various recreational and educational activities.
• Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
• Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.