Pre-anesthesia Nurse

• May 2022 - Present

Registered Nurse

• Nov 2020 - May 2022

Lead Nurse

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

Lead Nurse at Crossroads Orthopedic Clinic-Collecting correct patient information-Patient intake / Medication reconciliation-Phone calls and triage-Perform /assist with minor procedures in clinic-Prepare patient for injection / chaperone-Physician orders and Prior authorization-Work Comp / Disability / FMLA forms-Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to staff-Staff / physician training and education-Clinic staff orientation-Chart scanning and verification-Medication inventory-Supply ordering-Maintain clean organized exam rooms / equipment-Other duties

Lead Nurse

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

Crossroads Specialty ClinicCharge RN for Cardiologist and General Surgeon.-Collecting correct patient information -Patient intake and vital signs -Medication reconciliation-Phone calls and triage-Perform /assist with minor procedures in clinic-Perform in clinic EKG-Patient education for new injectable medication-Prepare patient for exam / chaperone -Provide upcoming procedure instructions -Physician orders and Prior authorization -Physician schedule coordination -Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to staff-Staff / physician training and education -Clinic staff orientation-Chart scanning and verification -Patient assistance application -Medication inventory-Supply ordering and inventory -Maintain clean organized exam rooms / equipment-Other duties

Chronic Disease Care Manager

• Dec 2010 - Nov 2017

Inpatient Call Back: Call discharged in-patients within 48 hours of returning home to ensure ability to receive new medications, medical equipment, and home care. Ensure that patient is aware of follow up appointment and transportation is arranged, and has no new needs or concerns. Assess and coordinate the implementation of care if needed after returning home.Coordinated Care Network: Chronic Disease Nurse; Performs medication reconciliation. Identifies and implements assistance (family, pharmacy, technology) needed to improve medication compliance. Provides patient and family with disease specific education to help them understand condition, medications, self-care skills, and emotional needs.Coordinated Care Clinic lead RN for chronic disease education for patients with CHF/COPD. Multidisciplinary clinic including pharmacy, cardiac rehab, respiratory therapy, registered dietitian, and palliative care nurse. Previous position also included PICC line coordinator.

CNA Surgery Department

• Jun 2002 - Dec 2010

Prep patients for surgery according to presurgical orders, ex. appropriate clipping, applying TEDs, etc. Work as a team to restock rooms after all patients cleared of presurgical rooms. Assist in recovery room with minor procedures, sterile technique, reinforcing dressings, discharge instructions, care for patients after recieved from operating room, asses for discharge, and safe transportation to room or car.