Sentences with phrase «performing general patient care»

Medical assistants help a hospital, clinic, or physician's office run smoothly by performing general patient care, labeling and processing specimens, managing medical records, and so much more.

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In fact, dental cleaning standards are so important to your dog's dental care that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) mandated that «all AAHA accredited practices must perform dental procedures under general anesthesia with patients intubated using a properly placed breathing tube.»

AAHA issued a mandatory dental standard in 2013 that all dental procedures in AAHA - accredited practices must be performed under anesthesia with patients intubated, and that «cleaning a companion animal's teeth without general anesthesia is considered unacceptable and below the standard of care.»

We perform physical examinations, ECG and laboratory testing prior to anesthesia then monitor with the same care used for general surgical patients.

These «deal breaker» standards include the requirement that dentistry is performed under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation, and all patient care is provided under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

• Top performing Licensed Practical Nurse with over 5 years of hands - on experience, looking for a position at Trilogy Health Services, employing exceptional expertise in preparing and administering medications and providing general nursing care to ensure constant patient comfort.

Home Health Nurse We Care, Juneau, AK Jan 2011 — Present • Perform initial patient assessment • Devise and implement care plans based on individual patient assessment and analysis • Assist patients in grooming, bathing, and general mobility • Take vitals and administer medication • Conduct patient assessments periodically • Write reports and provide emergency services as neCare, Juneau, AK Jan 2011 — Present • Perform initial patient assessment • Devise and implement care plans based on individual patient assessment and analysis • Assist patients in grooming, bathing, and general mobility • Take vitals and administer medication • Conduct patient assessments periodically • Write reports and provide emergency services as necare plans based on individual patient assessment and analysis • Assist patients in grooming, bathing, and general mobility • Take vitals and administer medication • Conduct patient assessments periodically • Write reports and provide emergency services as needed

Registered Nurses will work under general supervision of the Head Nurse and performs a variety of patient care activities of the jail medical facilities...

• Greet and direct patients and visitors • Perform general clerical work • Provide excellent service and care to patients, customers and staff • Transcribe orders suitably • Accumulate medical records, reports and letters • Act as liaison between families and hospital staff • Answer call lights to resolve patients» needs • Maintain a tidy and sanitized work environment • Perform additional duties as required

Under the direction of the Office Coordinator, the Medical Assistant will be responsible for performing general medical assistant functions in support of the care and treatment of patients while providing assistance to all office personnel as needed.

The Environmental Services Technician I performs a variety of general daily cleaning tasks to maintain patient care areas which includes isolation rooms, discharges, offices, corridors, bathrooms, public areas, collecting regular trash, regulated medical waste, soiled linens, vacuuming and other assigned areas of the facility (discharges not to exceed more than 75 % of daily shift time).

Essential Functions * Answers phones * Performs general nursing care to patients by following established...

Provides general nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic setting by performing the following duties.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided.

Clinical medical assistants typically work directly with patients and health care providers assisting with more hands - on care where administrative medical assistants provide assistance running the practice by handling and completing paperwork, performing medical billing and coding, obtaining insurance approvals, and other general operations of the medical office.

For example, nurses, in general, aren't supposed to intubate patients (with some exceptions like critical care nurses trained to perform that highly - complicated role); CNAs aren't supposed to pass out medicine or assess how a diabetic's foot looks; and Nurse Practitioners and PAs aren't supposed to work without a physician being over them (even if the physician is in another location).

The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and...

2002 to 2004: RN Supervisor — Perkins State Psychiatric Hospital Baltimore, MD Performed assessment of new residents and performed patient evaluations and treatment planning, administered medications, and oversaw emergency crisis intervention, patient charts and general patiPerformed assessment of new residents and performed patient evaluations and treatment planning, administered medications, and oversaw emergency crisis intervention, patient charts and general patiperformed patient evaluations and treatment planning, administered medications, and oversaw emergency crisis intervention, patient charts and general patient care.

The Patient Services Representative I position operates under general supervision as part of the care team performing a variety of functions such as greeting...

Under the direction of the Office Coordinator, the Medical Assistant, Back Office will be responsible for performing general medical assistant functions in support of the care and treatment of patients while providing assistance to all office personnel as needed.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Developed proficiencies with medical technology, supplies, and pharmaceuticals over 14 years of nursing Knowledgeable regarding the challenges facing medical professionals across a wide range of disciplines Supported general surgeons as well as surgeons specializing in neurosurgery, transplants, pediatrics, etc.. Built and strengthened long term relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community figures Led nursing teams in 13 intensive / critical care units ensuring effective and efficient patient care Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition to physicians Provided critical care surgical support, wound care, and administered medications Dealt with AMI, septic shock, DKA, and CHF Educated patients and families in healthy diets and exercise Assisted in admission, transfer, discharge, and documentation of patients Managed medical supplies, equipment, and medications ensuring adequate and functioning materials Proven ability to adapt medical knowledge and people skills in fast paced, ever changing environments Performed all duties in a positive, professional, and timely manner

Sentara General Hospital 3/2005 — 8/2006 Nursing Care Partner • Performed direct patient care independently and under supervision of medical team • Oversaw patient health and progress ensuring timely response to status changes • Assisted nursing staff and physicians with administrative support as needed • Aided in overall patient care garnering valuable insight into effective case manageCare Partner • Performed direct patient care independently and under supervision of medical team • Oversaw patient health and progress ensuring timely response to status changes • Assisted nursing staff and physicians with administrative support as needed • Aided in overall patient care garnering valuable insight into effective case managecare independently and under supervision of medical team • Oversaw patient health and progress ensuring timely response to status changes • Assisted nursing staff and physicians with administrative support as needed • Aided in overall patient care garnering valuable insight into effective case managecare garnering valuable insight into effective case management

Professional Experience Colleen's Caring Hands (Bemidji, MN) 02/2010 — Present Insert Title • Provide exceptional patient care to individuals diagnosed with dementia in an assisted living setting • Administer physician designed health care plans, medications, and chart patient progress • Design and implement exercise routines and special activities to promote active lifestyles • Redirect patient behaviors encouraging personal growth and attainment of behavioral goals • Responsible for meal preparation, toileting and general living assistance as needed • Perform administrative functions including recordkeeping, phones, and data entry • Complete all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, IL) 01/2002 — Present Clinician II — Cardiac Telemetry Care • Manage direct patient care of critically - ill patients in critical care unit and cardiac telemetry care unit • Assist physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses in bedside cardioversion • Perform bedside removal of chest tube, epicardial wires, arterial lines, Central and PICC liCare • Manage direct patient care of critically - ill patients in critical care unit and cardiac telemetry care unit • Assist physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses in bedside cardioversion • Perform bedside removal of chest tube, epicardial wires, arterial lines, Central and PICC licare of critically - ill patients in critical care unit and cardiac telemetry care unit • Assist physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses in bedside cardioversion • Perform bedside removal of chest tube, epicardial wires, arterial lines, Central and PICC licare unit and cardiac telemetry care unit • Assist physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses in bedside cardioversion • Perform bedside removal of chest tube, epicardial wires, arterial lines, Central and PICC licare unit • Assist physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses in bedside cardioversion • Perform bedside removal of chest tube, epicardial wires, arterial lines, Central and PICC lines.

U.S. Navy National Naval Medical Center (Bethesda, MD) 10/1998 — 09/2000 General Duty Corpsman • Serve in a 33 bed internal medicine inpatient ward and medical / surgical floor serving 5000 patients annually • Responsible for initial patient evaluation including vital signs, history, and diagnostics • Perform direct patient care, administer medications, IV, EKGs, preop and postop care • Conduct patient and staff education, CPR drills, and crash cart coordination • Chart patient response to treatment, update files, and perform additional administrative functions asPerform direct patient care, administer medications, IV, EKGs, preop and postop care • Conduct patient and staff education, CPR drills, and crash cart coordination • Chart patient response to treatment, update files, and perform additional administrative functions asperform additional administrative functions as needed

While there is limited evidence available, it does indicate Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations run by and for Aboriginal people perform better than mainsteam general practice in caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.