Provide and coordinate patient care specializing in medical surgical nursing, oncology services, pre and post-procedure cardiac catheterization care, and post-op bariatric patient care. Prioritization of clinical scenariosSterile procedures including urinary catheter insertion, tracheostomy suctioning, small-bore pleural catheter drainage, infusion port access, PICC line maintenance, NG Tube insertion and maintenance, miscellaneous bedside procedures Orient and acclimate new nurses to the floorServing as mentor in novice nurse mentorship programMeticulous discharge planning and coordination

-Schedule appointments, direct incoming calls, contacting patient with test results, procedure preparation education-Triage patients for scheduled appointments including updating charts and medication reconciliation

- Drug and alcohol screening for new and safety-sensitive employees- Medical Review Officer Assistant: review of Custody and Control Form for errors and sign off once determined error free- Organization of Custody and Control Form data into computerized database- Federal Railroad Administration audit preparation- Quality control specimen processing- Previous employment verification, including drafting letters to previous employers to encourage cooperation

- Triage of patients including: medical and surgical history update, medication reconciliation, and vital signs- Injection administration and teaching for patients who self administer- Frequent daily contact with clients, peers and superiors requiring exceptional communication and organizational skills- Quality Control testing on medical equipment - Maintenance of medication storage areas including refrigerator temperature log and sample medication closet- Triage telephone calls- Assessment for chemotherapeutic toxicities, report findings to doctor- Member of a team that launched satellite practice to accommodate distant patients- Introduced program promoting patient adherence and comprehensive management of oral oncologic agents- Patient advocate for copay assistance, saving patients over $175,000 in copay expenses

- Experience working in the following specailties: Primary Care, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Pain Management, and Pulmonology- Schedule appointments and direct incoming calls- Perform electrocardiograms, eye exams, pulmonary function tests and urinalysis- Assist doctor in performing ultrasounds, biopsies and minor surgical procedures

- Assist clients with activities of daily living including showering or bathing, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and medication preparation- Managing clients finances and balancing checkbooks- Simple home maintenance- Transportation to and from doctor appointments and errands

- Watch over guests using waterfront facilities- Perform first-aid when necessary- Perform low grade maintenance - Plan and organize recreational events such as bingo, poker tournaments, holiday themed parties, and community gatherings- Recruit volunteers to assist with parties and events