Provided Pfizer immunizations to members of the community with a special focus on high-risk and underserved communities for ages 12 and older. Acted as a fill-in lead for the Overlake clinic when needed, helped assign roles, manage breaks, assisted in managing vaccine inventory to prevent waste, and answered questions/assisted in problem-solving as needed for staff and patients. Responsible for training new hires. Assigned and proficient in all roles at the Vaccination clinic: vaccinator, observation, EMS observation for high-risk clients, pharmacy, and flex as needed. Provided culturally-competent and age-appropriate patient education to a diverse patient population.

Interviewed patients and obtained medical histories. Responsible for charting patient data in an electronic medical record system. Assembled surgical trays, assisted in dermatologic procedures, and sterilized instruments. Responsible for phone triage, informing patients of laboratory and pathology results, and assisted in patient education of new diagnoses and medications. Responsible for prescription requests and prior authorizations. Administered influenza immunizations for staff and documented accordingly. Performed fingerstick blood draws for Lipid Profile and ALT/AST testing in-clinic. Proficient in Cholestech LDX use and maintenance. Created a training manual and educational resources for new nurses and medical assistants. Conducted orientation and training for new hires.*Closed due to Covid-19.

Provided comprehensive care for assigned patients and families including; assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education. Communicated effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team and properly delegated to ancillary staff. Assisted others in completion of duties when time provided. Functioned as a patient advocate and provided individualized care to patients from different age groups and backgrounds. Recognized special needs and provided proper referrals. Provided prioritized care for 3-4 acute patients and recognized changes in patient condition that required prompt intervention and physician notification and maintained accurate documentation. Continuously sought out new learning experiences and resources to increase the quality of nursing care provided. Maintained awareness of limitations and requested assistance to ensure safe care to all patients.