I aspire to find a position where I can put my knowledge about patient relationships and medical equipment and skills in
handling patients in need of critical care to be a valuable resource to the health care team.
Not exact matches
If not, their contacts with the hospital staff will probably be frustratingly brief and totally inadequate to give them the amount of help
needed in handling their own crisis and
in relating constructively with their
patient.
In addition, practitioners
need to gain a better
handle on the interaction between these aspects of specific therapies, overarching «common processes» like positive social support, and
patients» lives outside of treatment.
Gastroenterologists and other health professionals
need to be aware of the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure,
in their daily
handling of
patients with IBD.
Fortunately, special
handle - harnesses are available to assist
in raising up the back or front of the
patient, whichever end
needs help.
Our full
In - House Pharmacy allows us to fill our
patients» prescriptions and quickly
handle pet emergency
needs.
Full - time position Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 (Pro-Sal if desired), more if Pro-Sal is not desired $ 5000 Signing Bonus Buy -
In not required CE Allowance Uniform Allowance No on - call shifts Health Insurance provided Two weeks paid vacation to start with Specialty / ER Hospitals are close by Skills
needed: small animal general practice (including surgery), efficient multi-tasker, safe and effective
patient handling, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a timely problem solver.
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project
in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery
patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist
in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that
need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs
in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols
in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as
needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely
handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials
in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly
in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly
in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
At West Village Veterinary Hospital our goal is to build lasting relationships with our
patients so that we can come to know their special and individual
needs, and they can come to know us and trust us
in our care and
handling.
Modules
in this course are a result of direct feedback we received from many of our professionals voicing their
need for more
in - depth education
in the areas of
patient handling, advanced
handling techniques,
in - hospital care, communications, marketing and finance.
If any of my
patients, or my own cats,
need any dental care, they are referred exclusively to Dr. Chamberlain and Dr. Stiles for two reasons: I know that the services provided will be the highest «standard of care», and that any challenge my
patients» mouths present will be
handled with the expertise of a board certified specialist
in dentistry.
In addition, they
need to be
patient, persistent, detail oriented, methodical and capable of
handling pressure.
Assisted physicians
in examining
patients,
handling the appropriate instruments
needed for procedures
Conducted
in - house services to better acquaint staff with
patient needs before, during and after procedure and how to
handle GI emergencies after hours.
How do I
handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion
in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents
in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information
needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated
in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates
in cases involving mentally ill
patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients
in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided
in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted
in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers
in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants
in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners
in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting
in reductions
in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs)
in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs
in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared
in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music
in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers
in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load
in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used
in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active
in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
The home health care nurse
needs to have the knowledge and expertise on how to
handle patients in such a scenario and while applying for a job
in this position, he must share his vision with the employer and how he plans to take care of the
patient.
FAMLY HEALTH CENTERS OF ALBANY, Albany, KY (1/2009 to 5/2010) Laboratory Intern • Ascertained that all
needed equipment and supplies are available for use by phlebotomists • Assisted
in maintaining supplies and equipment inventory and provided feedback
in case anything is low
in stock • Cleaned and sanitized surfaces to ensure an infection - free environment • Greeted
patients and families and explained procedures that they might have to go through,
in accordance to the doctors» orders •
Handled data entry work such as
patients» records punching and making changes to dynamic fields
• Determine types of therapies required for each child and develop specific therapeutic treatment plans to meet his or her individual
needs •
Handle assessments by interviewing and observing children and creating psychological profiles • Create new programs, move targets forward and make procedural changes
in existing care / educational programs • Lead special education trainings and plan and implement staff development and
patient education autism programs • Confer and communicate with staff members to gauge the effectiveness of special education programs
• Demonstrated expertise
in handling dental equipment, materials and instruments with precision and meticulousness • Special talent for assisting
in planning, scheduling and coordinating dental plans according to each
patients» specific dental
needs • Adept at providing supportive periodontal therapies including locally administered antibiotics
Since you will be working with
patients directly, you will also
need to be well - versed
in handling hospital equipment such as blood pressure monitors, sugar strips, and ECG machines.
✓ Well versed
in communicating with
patients and staff, scheduling appointments, processing payments and responding to
patient's demands and queries ✓ Proven ability to
handle, develop and follow up
patient case files, and coordinate with relevant physicians as per protocol ✓ Adept at entering and retrieving
patient's demographic and insurance data to and from various medical assistance software ✓ Able to meet medical office administrative
needs including billing, coding, filing, faxing, transcription and up keeping of MedExpress and similar interactive environments
Hospital Receptionist MetroSouth Hospital, Suffolk, VA 2009 — 2011 • Enhanced
patient satisfaction by 30 % (as per survey statistics), through active follow - up calls and productive interdepartmental communications • Initiated a daily appointments display on the unit floor to facilitate
patient and physicians, which was highly commended • Greeted
patients and collected information
needed for filing and registration •
Handled incoming phone calls effectively • Directed the calls to the respective persons or departments • Responded to all
patient queries • Maintained the waiting area
in a neat and clean condition
Served as volunteer
in the Hospice offices, performed house calls to terminally ill or ill
patients and provided basic housekeeping services, errands, companionship and
handled personal care
needs
Handled patient pharmacy
needs by phoning
in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisting with application and processing of medical assistance through pharmaceutical companies.
• Greeted
patients and families and provided them with information • Took
patients» histories and recorded information on predefined systems •
Handled patients» appointments and doctors» scheduling duties • Made follow up calls to remind
patients of their appointments •
Handled payments for services not covered by insurance companies • Answered telephone calls and provided callers with
needed information • Explained medical procedures to
patients and prepared them for medical examinations • Assisted with medical transcription and coding duties by preparing
patient information • Managed
patient billing documents for
patients paying by credit • Assisted
in following up on insurance claims by contacting designated insurance companies
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER, Brookfield, WI (3/2013 to Present) Phlebotomist • Greet
patients and review lab request forms to determine what tests
need to be performed • Schedule testing appointments and prepare specimen labels • Verify
patient information by inquiring into
patient identity and check
patient tags to re-verify
patient information • Use a variety of blood obtaining procedures such as venipunctures and butterfly needle punctures to draw blood • Collect samples
in pre-labeled sample bottles and ensure that they are properly stored • Affix appropriate labels on specimens and prepare specimens for delivery / shipment purposes • Dispose of biological waste and needles
in an appropriate and safe manner •
Handle patient registration and order entry into the laboratory database system • Log
in drawn specimens and add footnotes where appropriate • Provide
patients with information on what to expect during blood drawing and when to expect results
They help
patients in handling their personal care
needs such as bathing, grooming and toileting and also help them by providing emotional support.
Moreover, you
need to possess exceptional skills
in handling and administering anesthesia, as the life and well - being of
patients are
in your hands.
Operating Room Technicians provide support to surgeons and nurses
in operating rooms by performing the following duties: maintaining a sterile environment, preparing
patients for procedures and reassuring them,
handling instruments and supplies, putting gowns and gloves on the surgeon, and obtaining additional supplies
needed during the surgery.
An accredited certification program will also help you develop the proper method for dealing with
patients and will likely teach you essential skills for
handling common medical forms and skills that you will
need to help keep the facility you work
in running smoothly.
• Highly experienced
in the assessment of
patient care
needs and development of nursing care plans, particularly providing acute care for a diverse population including
patients experiencing drug and alcohol withdrawal, wound care, oncology and dialysis • Proficient
in handling details of medical administration and providing assistance
in emergency cases.
This kind of medical assistant is not typically expected to
handle the care of
patients directly, though this may change depending on the
needs of the clinic or healthcare facility you choose to work
in.
You
need to find and eliminate any errors
in the document if you want to show anyone that you can
handle patient care and administrative duties.
This course teaches students the basic office procedures
needed to be performed
in a medical setting, including planning office work, scheduling appointments, working with
patients, using the telephone,
handling mail, maintaining records and utilizing a didactic method of instruction.
Duties and Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to: •
Patient Relations • Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients • Clearly informs patient the name of physician who will render services • Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services • Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered • Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered • Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records • Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed • Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations • Assists patient to room • Looks after patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as
Patient Relations • Assures timeliness of services rendered to
patients • Clearly informs
patient the name of physician who will render services • Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services • Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered • Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered • Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records • Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed • Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations • Assists patient to room • Looks after patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as
patient the name of physician who will render services • Arranges for and assists
patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services • Listens to complaints from
patients regarding services rendered • Demonstrates adequate triage technique
in handling telephone calls from
patients and inquiries regarding services rendered • Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information
in electronic medical records • Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as
needed • Demonstrates accurate knowledge
in management of emergency situations • Assists
patient to room • Looks after patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as
patient to room • Looks after
patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as
patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as
needed.
STONE SPRINGS HOSPITAL, Indianapolis,
IN (1/2010 to 5/2010) Student Nurse • Assisted patients in handling their personal needs such as bathing, toileting, and groomin
IN (1/2010 to 5/2010) Student Nurse • Assisted
patients in handling their personal needs such as bathing, toileting, and groomin
in handling their personal
needs such as bathing, toileting, and grooming.
SENIOR SOLUTIONS AT HOME, Tampa, FL (1/2010 to 5/2010)
Patient Care Aide • Engaged patients in conversation to determine their emotional needs and provided limited counseling • Assisted with personal care needs such as toileting, washing, bathing and grooming • Provided medication reminders and ensured that patient ate their meals on time • Assisted in the preparation of healthy meals by following doctors» / nutritionists» advice • Handle laundry and dishwashing duties and run errands such as shopping for groceries and paying utilit
Patient Care Aide • Engaged
patients in conversation to determine their emotional
needs and provided limited counseling • Assisted with personal care
needs such as toileting, washing, bathing and grooming • Provided medication reminders and ensured that
patient ate their meals on time • Assisted in the preparation of healthy meals by following doctors» / nutritionists» advice • Handle laundry and dishwashing duties and run errands such as shopping for groceries and paying utilit
patient ate their meals on time • Assisted
in the preparation of healthy meals by following doctors» / nutritionists» advice •
Handle laundry and dishwashing duties and run errands such as shopping for groceries and paying utility bills
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Over three years of experience working
in personal care capacities • Highly skilled
in looking after
patients who are
in need of assistance with day to day chores • Expert
in handling irate
patients politely • Able to keep an eye on residents who may be a threat to themselves or other
patients around them • Comprehensive understanding of the psychological and physical tactics
needed to transfer
patients • Comfortable with
patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Working knowledge of ICD - 9 and ICD - 10 and OASIS • Excellent skills
in reviewing delinquent accounts and creating avenues for overdue payments • Demonstrated expertise
in translating medical procedures into codes that can be easily translated by payers and medical facilities • Proficient
in appropriately and confidentially
handling patient treatment, diagnosis and procedural information • Well - versed
in investigating rejected claims and ensuring that they are resubmitted and paid • Special talent for investigating insurance fraud and determining ways to counter / avoid sticky situations • Skilled
in verifying and completing charge information
in company defined databases • Familiar with documentation
needs (and manners of obtaining them) for insurance claims submission and approval • Qualified to work efficiently with external collection agencies to ensure maximization of reimbursement • Particularly effective
in handling appeals for denials by employing exceptional knowledge of carriers and appeal processes • Special talent for increasing reimbursements by investigating denied claims and providing alternatives to denials
• Demonstrated ability to assess
patients, check incisions and observe conditions • Well versed
in preparing, distributing and administering medications • Hands - on experience
in handling patients» personal
needs such as bathing, toileting and washing • Familiar with orienting new
patients to assigned units and educating families about treatment options
• Competent at emptying and cleaning waste receptors, disposing trash
in an environmental friendly manner • Well versed
in clearing off snow from walkways and driving lots using chemical cleaners • Proficient
in communicating courteously with colleagues and patrons • Demonstrated ability to clean and disinfect isolation rooms periodically as per HIPPA issued applicable SOPs • Adept at carpet shampooing using steam cleaners • Familiar with deworming and fumigation protocols and applicable safety measures • Effective skills
in removing any stains from the floor and staircases and disinfecting the same periodically • Efficient
in washing and cleaning restrooms and sanitizing the same • Substantial knowledge of various chemical cleaners and detergents, compliant to safety protocols associated with usage of same • Special talent for dusting and polishing furniture, door
handles and window sills • Expert
in scrubbing, buffing and refinishing all kinds of floor • Excellent skills
in glass cleaning and giving it steak free shine using synthetic shiners • Proven ability to vacuum and clean rugs, carpets and matted floors • Track record of conducting minor premises and floor maintenance tasks and reducing overall damage • Profound skills
in floor mopping, brushing and sweeping utilizing various manual and electric mops and water dip equipment • Knowledge of OSHA issued workplace hygiene and safety guidelines • Familiar with proper usage protocols of various cleaning equipment along with proven ability to clean and store the same properly after usage • Well versed
in maintaining and ensuring the privacy, dignity and wellbeing of citizens,
patients and residents • Demonstrated ability to listen to and understand client
needs, follow instructions and deliver customer oriented satisfactory floor cleaning services
• Ascertained the integrity, completeness and accuracy of data received from medical coders •
Handled data entry duties by ensuring that all information is punched
in with minimum errors • Checked the accuracy of punched
in data and ensured that any corrected
needed are seen to immediately • Contacted insurance companies to determine statuses of claims and resubmitted rejected claims • Serviced information requests from
patients and insurance companies, while remaining within the facility's privacy policy
Having built up on skills acquired even before my first proper commission, my success
in handling patients»
needs and coordinating the business angle of a healthcare facility was a given.
• Greeted
patients as they enter the facility • Took
patient information for record purposes • Maintained demographic and insurance information • Verified information by interviewing
patients • Reviewed medical history and took vital signs • Educated
patients about the facility's policies and medical procedures • Recorded billing information • Managed supplies and equipment • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the
patients and the doctors • Liaised with insurance companies • Created and maintained record systems to ensure that
patients» information was properly recorded • Manned the telephone exchange, answered telephone calls and provided required information • Registered new
patients by assisting them
in filling out registration forms and providing them with information on required documents • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring that all equipment and supplied were available and
in good working order • Assisted doctors
in performing examinations by operating medical equipment and providing them with supplies
needed to complete the procedure • Prepared
patients for examinations by assisting them
in changing into robes and providing them with information on what to expect during the procedure or examination • Created and maintained effective liaison with insurance companies to verify
patients» insurance coverage information • Contacted insurance companies to determine the status of submitted claims and follow up on delayed or unpaid claims • Calculated co-pays and provided
patients with information on how much coverage their insurance company will provide to them for each procedure • Created and implemented supplies inventory systems and contacted vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies • Provided one on one information of what to expect from a procedure to
patients and their families • Administered medication to
patients and ensured that medicine refill requests are timely filled • Oversaw the cleanliness, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment after each procedure • Scheduled
patients for appointments and performed follow up duties to ensure that all appointment slots are filled •
Handled any cancelled appointment slots by allotting them to
patients on the facility waiting lists
There are many tasks a PACU nurse
needs to perform
in a post-operative unit such as guiding
patients to consciousness and assisting them
in handling personal
needs in the first few hours after surgery.
• Greet
patients when they arrive at the facility and inquire into their appointment status • Verify appointments from the database and provide
patients with information on wait times • Ascertain that
patients are properly seated and made comfortable during the time they wait for their turns •
Handle patient scheduling and follow - up duties over the telephone and
in person • Take and record
patients» information such as contact details and insurance coverage • Verify insurance coverage details by calling up insurance companies and obtaining feedback • Calculate copays and provide
patients with information on timelines within which they
need to be paid • Ascertain that all medical and office supplies are made available as and when they are required by the staff
• Track record of efficiently recording important signs that incorporate respiration, blood pressure and pulse • Skilled
in laying out infection control procedures, aimed at ensuring
patient safety and wellbeing • Committed to providing exceptional
patient care through well - placed comprehension of
patients»
needs and ways of helping them
handle them • Focused on quality bedside care by assisting with grooming, bathing and toileting
needs • Known for diffusing
patient anger / frustration by providing psychological counseling through distressing times • Excellent skills
in identifying
patients» specific medical and emotional
needs and helping them come to terms with their situations • Qualified to monitor
patients» physical and emotional behavior changes and logging and reporting them
in a timely and efficient manner • Hands - on experience
in following dedicated plan of care set by nursing managers and physicians • Demonstrated expertise
in handling victims of emergencies such as acute sicknesses and accidents
• Provided support to
patients by assisting
in handling personal
needs such as toileting, grooming and washing • Checked
patients» vitals and ensured that appropriate logs are maintained with accurate information • Administered medication prescribed by their doctors by first verifying them from
patient charts and prescriptions • Ascertained the cleanliness and sanitation of
patients» rooms on a constant basis • Took and secured blood and urine samples for testing purposes and followed up with laboratories to ensure delivery of results
in a prompt manner
They are specially trained to
handle stressful situations
in an emergency environment and cater to the
needs of the
patient to ensure their safety and health.
• Establish and monitor
patient care standards and make recommendations for plausible changes within the system • Design educational programs for
patients and their families and assist nursing staff
in implementing these programs • Develop and implement interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and / or high risk
patients • Provide feedback to physicians and other healthcare professionals to assist them
in handling the
needs of each individual
patient • Perform clinical evaluations and make clinical judgements to resolve complex nursing issues • Serve as a clinical expert
in delivery of perioperative care and assist
in the provision of surgical care • Decide where and how to allocate nursing staff and associated resources • Assess
patients to determine their conditions and develop and implement specialized treatment plans • Analyze
patient data and outcomes and write correlating reports