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Managed Correctional Institute triage and daily sick call. Responded to medical emergencies administered direct observation therapy medications and distributed self-administering medications case management (monitored inmates with various chronic diseases). Finger sticks blood sugar checks. Drew up insulin medications and administered insulin. Administered immunizations for flu hepatitis tetanus and TB skin test to staff and inmates. Charted and updated medical records and assisted medical doctors with examinations and treatment of patients. Trained and oriented new nursing staff. Made segregation rounds. Counted narcotics with another staff member. QA'd MD PA and Psych MD orders. Faxed medication orders to DOC pharmacy. Documented medical records and inmates MARs. Prepared exam rooms for MD and PA. Scheduled appointments electronically for inmates with dentist MD PA and Psych MD. Printed and posted appointment schedules for inmates in sick call clinics MD and PA clinics. Transcribed Psych MD PA and MD medical orders from inmate medical records onto MARs. Collected specimens for lab tests (blood urine sputum cultures). Telephone triage. Attended all mandatory staff meetings and training. Acted as Lead Nurse on second shift. Performed EKG's. Collected sick call forms daily. Packaged lab specimens called Lab Corp for pick up at designated location on DOC premises. Blood pressure checks daily on specified inmates. Obtained health histories vital signs weights heights and BMI's documented results in inmates medical record. Reviewed policy and procedure manuals annually. Generated an encounter form for medical treatment on inmates using ICD-9 codes. Pulled and filed medical records. Counseled inmates on prescribed medical treatment and nutrition encouraged to be compliant. Prepared medical record packaged medications for outside appointments and for inmates transferring out of facility. Consulted MD and PA concerning medical orders treatment lab test results changes in inmate (s) medical status for follow up recommendations. Finished paperwork observation of medications and equipment on inmates transferring into facility. Cleaned and sanitized exam room exam table. Wore protective gear when in contact with body fluids. Washed hands frequently. Assisted nurse practitioners (PA) and medical doctors (MD) during examinations and treatment in maternity adult health and family planning clinics. Took health histories care and provided prevention and care education to patients. Assisted MD AND PA with colposcopies on patients for abnormal pap smear follow up. Followed-up on postpartum patients scheduling them for six- week check-ups. Scheduled appointments for follow-up and treatment for STDs and abnormal pap smears. Counseled patients on STD prevention birth control methods and administered medications. Generated Electronic Medical records on new patients updated electronic medical record on returning patients. Assisted with school immunization such as Hepatitis B. Administered flu Rhogam injections as needed to Maternity patients. Prepare exam rooms and patients in maternity adult health and family planning clinic to be seen by MD NP or PA. Administered Flu and Pneumonia shots to public doing Flu clinics. Took lab specimens cultures to lab for processing. Obtained weights heights vital signs. Cleaned and sanitized exam area after each exam. Wore protective gear and washed hands. * Assisted with immunizations and participated in health clinics / screenings in the communities. Attended all mandatory trainings and staff meetings Assisted with school health immunizations. Followed-up with patients who had abnormal pap smears counseled and scheduled follow-up with outside OB/GYN MDs. Gathered health histories on patients assigned to maternity family planning and adult health clinics. Wrapped and autoclaved instruments by sterilization for maternity family planning and adult health clinics. Administered Depo Provera IM injection for birth control to Family Planning patients. Clean and sterilize exam table and room. Obtained weights heights blood pressure and vital signs. Worked shelter duty as assigned/needed. Collected pap smears GC and chlamydia cultures on family planning patients under preceptorship of MD. Took lab specimens to lab for processing. Assist with annual audits update of protocols and policies. Assisted NP in maternity clinic with Fetal Heart Tones performed stress testing. Consulted OB/GYN on stress tests of maternity patients. Counseled patients on birth control methods usage and sexually transmitted disease prevention. Treated patients per MD orders and protocols for STD's. Wore protective gear and washed hands frequently. Set up sterile tray for MD in family planning clinic prepared patient for exam assisted MD for Norplant or IUD insertion or removal. Assisted PA and/or MD during examination of patients in maternity family planning orthopedic and adult health clinics. Reviewed all maternity and family planning health pap smears. Referred abnormal pap reports to OB/GYN MDs for consultation and follow up needed. * Gave immunizations to children and assisted with annual flu clinics in the community. * Home visitation and follow up on maternity patients Assisted pharmacist with distribution of medications. * Telephone triage for Maternity and Family Planning clinics. .Attended all mandatory training and staff meetings
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