KaraLRusyANP-BC

Summary

• ·Part of Neuroscience and Spine Team at SSM /Dean Health,Level II Trauma, 440-bed, not-for-profit, multi-specialty Clinic and Hospital- Department of Neurological Surgery- MD/AP team based care ( no residents)
  ·Uses innovative technology including STEALTH Navigation for Craniotomy for Cerebrovascular( Tumor, Aneurysm) Surgery, Complex Spine (TLIF),Arthroplasty, Peripheral Surgery etc
  Duties Include:
  ·Provide surgical services / FIRST ASSIST for five (5) surgeons.
  .Perform daily rounds on all assigned patients/ Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation/ Consult with MD regarding patient condition
  ·Generate documentation of ongoing medical plans and patient progress in EHR, Perform requested consultations, construction and interpretation of history and physicals
  ·Order and interpret/review diagnostic imaging studies including MRI/CT, labs, medications and therapies constructed on evidenced-based practice
  ·Work closely with consulting services, hospital case managers and nursing staff providing comprehensive patient care
  ·Establish and initiate a post-discharge plan for outpatient services / Provide continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and patient satisfaction
  ·Complete comprehensive discharge summary and medication reconciliation process
  ·Provide outpatient follow-up clinic independently and in conjunction with attending physicians
  ·Actively participate in patient correspondence and scheduling, as well as patient and family education
  ·In-service to nursing and OR staff /Serve as resource to nursing staff