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• Tracked expenses, processed invoices and completed other related accounting tasks.
• Documented all communication between office and field staff and referring physicians, as well as vendors, community resources and patients and family members.
• Maintained digital databases, physical files and area logs.
• Evaluated staff performance and policies against metrics.
• Managed costs and quality of home health care service.
• Boosted patient experiences by delivering superior customer service, and issue resolution .
• Coached staff on daily performance and conducted evaluations to constructively address concerns.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Maintained overall safe work environment through frequent staff evaluation and patient surveys to reduce safety risks 100%

Was part of the pioneer Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Surgical Services team to set-up the new hospital Surgical Services Department.

Did adult and pediatric post anesthesia care for both inpatient and outpatient services.

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Was trained to do post anesthesia care for adults and pediatrics.

Surgical cases included orthopedic surgeries such as hips and knees, post cardiac bypass surgeries, general open and laparoscopic surgeries, pediatric strabismus repairs, and Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomies among other cases.

• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.