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Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions in a busy Emergency Department setting. Provide supervision, mentoring, training, and development to clinical staff. Review, establish, and maintain patient care protocol and standards, ensuring all federal, state and healthcare system policies, regulations, and guidelines are met. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, and short/long-term goals. Participate in clinical privileging, appointment, re-appointment of clinical staff, ensure that clinical staff have adequate continuing medical and other relevant education. Collaborate with other clinical/medical mangers in delivery of patient care. Comply with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes. Represent organizations at various community and/or business meetings, committees, promote existing and new programs and/or policies. Assist in development and administration of annual budget for the organization and/or perform periodic cost and productivity analyses. Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by medical director.

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions. Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures, and tumors. Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes. Provided leadership and procedure development for emergency preparedness and response as well as effective communication about public health issues. Kept up-to-date with evidence-based practice advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues. Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers. Reviewed lab test results. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances, when appropriate. Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed physical exams, order and evaluate lab test as well as medications. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team. Performed simple and complex procedures. Developed and conduct standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries. Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers. Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.

Lockport, Illinois, United States

Manage patients with acute and urgent conditions such as broken bones, cutes, abrasions, and viral/bacterial illnesses. Comply with clinic policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes. Kept up-to-date with evidence-based practice advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. Build trust and rapport between clinician and patient by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating on acute and chronic health conditions. Prescribed medications, including controlled substances when appropriate. Perform physical exams, order and evaluate lab test as well as medications. Perform simple (including orthopedic splinting) and complex procedures. Familiar with appropriate billing and coding procedures. Maintain HIPPA compliance in all facets of daily work. Manage and treat COVID-19 patients. Provide occupational and workforce health care.

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Managed patients with acute and urgent conditions such as broken bones, cuts, abrasions, and viral illnesses. Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes. Kept up-to-date with evidence-based practice advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues. Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances, when appropriate. Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed physical exams, order and evaluate lab test as well as medications. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team. Performed simple and complex procedures. Developed and conduct assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries. Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers. Familiarized with appropriate billing and coding procedures. Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen. Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands. Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals. Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines. Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns. Coordinated care for numerous patients per shift in busy emergency department setting. Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information. Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Master Of Science - Ms, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Gpa 3.9

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau Member

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Gpa 3.6

Activities and Societies: Dean's List - 2008 Dean's List - 2009 Academic Scholarship - 2008 through 2011 Founder's Scholarship - 2008.

High School Diploma