lynn adams

* Followed and reviewed the plan of care for in-home patients, alerted other medical professionals of any necessary revisions, and adhered to preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. * Accomplished positive feedback from senior leaders for going above and beyond expected duties. * Operated in adherence with protocol for Infection Control, Emergency Management plans, and Patient Care Standards, while continuously interfacing with patient, family members, and other caregivers. * Completed patient charting at two-hour intervals, maintaining a close eye on patient status.

Conducted initial medical necessity screenings for a caseload of 60-70 inquiries daily to determine the authorization of services, documenting results of the initial clinical review and determination in the precertification system and communicating findings with both the patient and physician. Evaluated patient files and physician assessments to determine compliance with standardized requirements for authorization; effectively cut costs by weeding out unnecessary tests and procedures. Advanced within the organization from Nurse Reviewer 1 to 2, and received selection as the one to evaluate out-of-network cases, which were significantly more complex, out of a total of 50 staff members.

Evaluated medical history to perform routine physical examiniations and health risk assessments, discerning effectiveness of current medical regimen and determining present illness state. Delivered feedback to patients based on examiniation findings to mitigate current health risks and remedy gaps in care, coordinating with primary physicians to deliver recommendations if needed. Administered and monitored both A1C tests for diabetics and fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) to check for potential blood in the stool, ensuring that all appropariate procedures are followed and documented. Supported screening rollout for an innovative peripheral artery disease (PAD) probe that enhances examination accuracy to detect milder forms of disease, providing earlier treatment for patients. Delivered versatile care to diverse populations with a variety of ailments; served as a liaison between the patient and the primary physician to sustain current medical records and safeguard best medical practices.

* Completed full body system assessments, including pain and symptom management, wound and skin care, and bowel assessment, in addition to meeting basic needs for bathing, feeding, and repositioning. * Provided in-home respiratory care for patients on a ventilator, performing endotracheal suctioning. * Identified complex patient care problems and noted subtle changes in clinical status, leveraging critical thinking skills to anticipate the outcome of nursing interventions and inform decision-making. * Utilized varying nursing techniques to accomplish stated objectives in coordination with other health care professionals, continuously evaluating and adjusting patient care plans to increase efficacy. * Educated family members in the simplest, most effective techniques for certain procedures, such as suctioning; enabled family to care for patient when necessary in the absence of a medical professional. * Completed online charting each day to log patient status and progress as well as daily procedures.