Implementing
appropriate treatment plans for patients with complex health issues and care needs
Classifying wounds and assessing the duration and degree of contamination allows veterinary professionals to determine
the appropriate treatment plan for their patients.
For example, a physician who performs abortions or assisted suicide, or perhaps one who manages surrogate pregnancies, may struggle with the development of
an appropriate treatment plan for a patient.
Not exact matches
The implications of the diagnosis and
planned treatment and, where
appropriate, options
for fertility preservation should be discussed with the
patient and her family.
Client education is key to both preventing the need
for antimicrobials and reinforcing the
treatment plan (BOX 2), which could include symptomatic care
for patients not needing antimicrobials or proper antimicrobial administration, when
appropriate.
At AVES, Dr. Stein performs the
appropriate diagnostic tests
for each
patient and develops a
treatment plan best suited to enhance their quality of life.
After evaluating their pet's history and performing a complete physical examination, I develop a
plan for that fur baby — tests and
treatments I believe are most
appropriate to best help that
patient.
• Engage
patients and their families in conversation to determine types and extent of illnesses • Create and implement individualized
plans of nursing care to meet each
patient's specific requirements • Assist pediatricians through medical examinations and procedures as per protocol • Order and follow up on medical tests such as blood work, x rays and scans • Diagnose and treat a wide array of acute, chronic and critical illnesses by effectively interpreting test results • Provide
patients and their families with information on diagnosis and assist them in coming to terms with them through
appropriate counselling • Educate
patients and their families in a bid to help them accept changes in lifestyles and appreciate the
treatment being given to them • Act as a point of contact
for responding to questions and concerns regarding
treatments and illnesses
Encore Rehabilitation Services — Ironton, OH 2013 — Present Licensed PTA • Assist Physical Therapist in implementing the
patient's
treatment plan • Implement
treatment plan derived from the interpretation of the assessment • Document and file all
patient related activities • Administer Physical Therapy Assistant students
for the duration of their clinical affiliations • Monitor compliance with all
appropriate laws and regulations
• Hands - on experience in assisting practitioners and nurses in implementing
plans of care
for emergency care
patients • Documented success in performing
patient care procedures and
treatments in sync with devised
plans of care • Competent at observing
patients and reporting their conditions to
appropriate supervisors to ensure constant care and evaluation • Adept at handling non-invasive monitoring systems such as taking and recoding vitals, placing oxygen saturation equipment properly and observing cardiac monitors on a constant basis
• Implemented a series of quality assurance checks which reduced data entry errors by 85 % • Acquired commendation
for «the most apt coding procedures performed by an employee in 2 years» by meticulously handling medical coding procedures, following quality control standards • Recorded
patients» data including
treatment records, insurance information and bills and payments • Set up payment
plans for patients, especially
for delinquent accounts to expedite outstanding payments • Audited records to ensure
appropriate submission of services and determine final diagnosis and procedures stated by healthcare providers • Evaluated each record to ensure that it complete and comprehensive • Ensured that any missing information was derived from source documents or healthcare providers / doctors
Responsible
for patient care; assist nurse or physician in the operation of medical equipment; Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or
patient status information to visitors or callers; Explain medical instructions to
patients or family members; Stock or issue medical supplies; Review
patients» dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences; Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate; Record height or weight of
patients; Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about
patient condition,
treatment plans or
appropriate activities; Charting all daily duties; Answer phone and intercom system; Performing all managerial duties
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility
for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of
treatment plans.Documented all
patient information including service
plans,
treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with
treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive
treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral
treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized
treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance
treatment processes.Created and reviewed master
treatment and discharge
plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and
treatment plans.Developed
appropriate policies
for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated
patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored
patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated
patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to
patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management
for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led
patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive
patient histories and coordinated
treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed
appropriate treatment and rehabilitation
plans for dually diagnosed
patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional
patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical disciplines Responsible
for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed
treatment plans alerting medical team of
patient status changes as
appropriate Maintain
patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and
patient care best practices Advocate
for patient rights striving to understand
patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter
patients Inspect wounds
for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from
patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess
patients receiving oxygenation therapy
for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity
Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager
for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel
patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible
for 24 hour on call crisis intervention
for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete psychosocial assessments to ensure
appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement
treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess
patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to
patients and families Provide clients and family members with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact with family members and encouraged their involvement in
patient treatment Performed discharge
planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in -
patient and out -
patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor
Setting goals
appropriate for various lengths of
treatment and with various
patient membership and
plans for non-responders will be discussed.