Experience

Meridian Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Present

• Marketing

  • Aug 2014 - Present



High Country Caregiver Foundation (HCCF)

• Previous President and a current Board Member

  • Jul 2007 - Present



Medical Services of America

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014



Mountain Laurel Internal Medicine, PA

• Business Manager/Nurse

  • Jul 2000 - Feb 2014

  Offer services not available elsewhere to make practice more attractive (only independent practice in Avery County) Promote business. Implemented a successful botox and cosmetic filler programWork with vendors and potential clients and patients. Maintain and monitor patient satisfaction and address any issues and/or complaints. Monitoring and managing all office policies and procedures. Responsible for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) training. Responsible for obtaining and maintain employee records, interviewing, hiring, and training of all employees. Overseeing data entry of all medical coding, filing of electric claims and secondary payer, patient information. Responsible for keeping staff educated on new policies and new changes in ICD-9 and CPT codes. Seamlessly coordinate all aspects of data management. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable and end of month reports. Assess and mange proficiency of patient flow/scheduling to ensure maximum use of time. Responsible for monthly staff meetings for in-services and for team brainstorming for office improvements. Overseeing credentialing and re-credentialing for all insurance companies. Responsible for assuring that CLIA, DEA license, medical license, malpractice insurance are in active order. Responsible for ordering all medical supplies and office supplies



Dr. Barker's Office

• Nurse

  • Jun 1993 - Jun 2000

  Provide nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting. Evaluate and document the reason for patient visit and patient vitals. Assist physician with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Administer oral/injectable (subcutaneous and intramuscular) medications as ordered and monitored patient response under the supervision of the physician and per state guidelines. Receive phone triage phone calls. Document patient/nurse communication. Maintain and provide appropriate chart documentation. Perform basic lab procedures as ordered by physician. Communicate lab results to physician and to patient/caregiver as ordered by physician. Maintain lab and nursing inventory. Assist in sterilization of medical instruments. Assist with checking refill prescriptions on line and transferring information to the prescription forms for specific doctors approval. Assist in the maintenance of the medical supply and drug closet, which includes, deposing properly of expired samples and medication. Cleaning and stocking exam rooms. Maintain medication inventory/checklist. Re-order medication inventory as needed. Responsible for assisting the physician with all areas of patient care. Responsible in creating a positive, healthy and professional environment for patient care. Responsible for assisting the other staff as needed and directed by the office manager and/or physician. Assist physician with procedures as necessary and performs in accordance with standards/protocol.



Spruce Pine Hospital CCU/ICU

• Nurse

  • Jun 1991 - Jun 1993

  Consults and coordinates with health care team member to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, intramuscular) and records and prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse. Provides basic, bedside care. Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to mange their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication of medication and rehabilitation. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition. Orders prescribed lab work and evaluates/interprets lab reports. Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient. Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Monitors specialized equipment used on patients and records electronic displays, such as cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, ect. Monitors catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning. Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology. Acts as patient advocate by supporting the basic rights, values and beliefs of the patient. Communicates to family/significant others appropriate information on patient’s condition. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent.