Michele Gomez Email & Phone Number

United States

Responsible for telephonic triaging adult and pediatric patient health concerns for a group of primary care providers of over 50 practices during all hours outside of business hours (RNs available 24/7)Nursing and medication advice and education provided for patients of all ages using protocols in accordance with the medical director’s delegated standing orders, Nurse’s Drug Handbook and triage protocol handbooks (Thompson/Barton-Schmitt)Performing role of shift lead nurse: primary responsibilities include facilitating communication between all nursing staff on duty, facilitating communication between on call providers and nursing staff on duty, addressing any concerns that would cause difficulty for team to perform duties during shift and apprising direct supervisor as neededCharting performed using AllScripts EHR and then updated to EpicTrained with the Medication Management Team assist with addressing needs of patients requiring controlled medicationsWorked with the Lead Recall Team reviewing charts for lead tests for the pediatric patient population and initiating correspondence to recall the patient for further testing as necessaryAssisted with patient/provider communication during office hours, in person and remotely, communicating with medical facilities, vaccine administration, COVID-19 testing and other point of care testingAssisted with auditing charts for quality process assessment/development to ensure good medication adherence for patients receiving diabetic, hypertension, cardiac and hypercholesterolemia careCompleted course for the development of High Performing Teams

Family Medicine

Travel/contract Nurse Agency, Facility, Dates, Position: Passport Health Vermont and Connecticut (Seasonal)

Deliver safe and effective hemodialysis care in compliance with company policy and procedure along with state and federal regulations including administration/documentation of prescribed treatment medicationsResponsible for focused patient assessment, continuous assessment throughout treatments, ongoing assessment of patient/family understanding regarding patient condition, requirements for effective therapy, and all treatment options, provide appropriate patient and family educationCollaboration and communication with physicians and all other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure safety and continuity of careActively participate in quality assurance activities: performing/monitoring monthly access flow tests, monthly foot checks, primary patient assignmentsCompletion of Preceptor Training Fresenius Kidney Care, November 2016; Precepting newly hired nurses to patient care, documentation, daily clinic duties per appropriate policy and procedure

Responsible for telephonic triaging adult and pediatric patient health concerns for a group of primary care providers of over 50 practices during all hours outside of business hours (RNs available 24/7)Nursing and medication advice and education provided for patients of all ages using protocols in accordance with the medical director’s delegated standing orders, Nurse’s Drug Handbook and triage protocol handbooks (Thompson/Barton-Schmitt)Performing role of shift lead nurse: primary responsibilities include facilitating communication between all nursing staff on duty, facilitating communication between on call providers and nursing staff on duty, addressing any concerns that would cause difficulty for team to perform duties during shift and apprising direct supervisor as neededCharting performed using AllScripts EHR and then updated to EpicTrained with the Medication Management Team assist with addressing needs of patients requiring controlled medicationsWorked with the Lead Recall Team reviewing charts for lead tests for the pediatric patient population and initiating correspondence to recall the patient for further testing as necessaryAssisted with patient/provider communication during office hours, in person and remotely, communicating with medical facilities, vaccine administration, COVID-19 testing and other point of care testingAssisted with auditing charts for quality process assessment/development to ensure good medication adherence for patients receiving diabetic, hypertension, cardiac and hypercholesterolemia careCompleted course for the development of High Performing Teams

Outpatient Dialysis

Responsible and accountable for resident medication and treatment administration, patient education, Supervision of UAP to insure implementation of IDT and nursing care planCollaboration and communication with all members of the patient care team, assessing and utilizing the nursing process to establish, assess and reassess the patient’s goal directed plan; focus on evidence-based practiceAdhere to facility safety policies including comprehensive documentation of pertinent information in a timely and concise manner per facility protocol, participation in educational programs, in-services, staff meetings, and maintaining certifications

Triage calls, refill medications, Maintain EMR, relay test results and clinical informationAdminister immunizations and medications and IV hydration, provide wound care, and remove sutures/staplesProvide patient education for treatment, testing and self-care of medical conditions (ie., diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia)Care management: initiation of homecare/hospice care, ensure continuity of care for homebound patients and organize Transition of Care for recently hospitalized patientsCare management: Process referrals, schedule specialist appointments, process pre-authorizations, pre-certifications and insurance referralCollaboration and communication with physicians and all other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure safety and continuity of careProblem mapping in AllScripts software for conversion of ICD-9 to ICD-10