Work:
UAB Hospital Highlands--Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit
Assistant Nurse Manager
UAB Hospital Highlands--Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit - Birmingham, AL
Staff/Charge Nurse
Education:
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Skills:
CLINICAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:<br/>Mayfair Internal Medicine, Birmingham, AL--Dr. Raymond Browne<br/>-Provided primary care services to a variety of adult and geriatric patients.<br/>-Managed various acute/chronic diseases commonly seen in primary care, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, abdominal pain, and respiratory and skin infections.<br/>-Performed routine physical examinations and immunizations.<br/>-Ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests, managed/adjusted medication regimens as needed, formulated differential diagnoses, referred and consulted as indicated.<br/>-Provided extensive education regarding disease prevention and health promotion.<br/><br/>UAB Geriatrics Clinic at Highlands, Birmingham, AL--Drs. Marianthe Grammas and Andrew Duxbury<br/>-Provided primary care services to geriatric patients at various levels of functionality with an emphasis on maintaining function, preventing complications, and optimizing quality of life.<br/>-Obtained health histories, reviewed/updated home medication regimens, and performed initial and routine physical examinations.<br/>-Conducted Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and provided Personalized Prevention Plan Services (PPPS).<br/>-Evaluated and managed common acute and chronic illnesses and geriatric syndromes.<br/>-Ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests, formulated differential diagnoses, and referred/consulted as clinically indicated.<br/>-Managed and adjusted medication regimens as needed with emphasis on preventing medication-related complications related to aging.<br/>-Evaluated the need for health screening exams based on age, personal/family history, life expectancy, and quality of life.