Marcia Viana

Awarded a comprehensive preceptorship with Northeast Valley Health Corporation, delivering primary care to a diverse patient population ranging from geriatrics to pediatrics. This experience included specialized training in pediatrics, podiatry, homeless care, and women's health, including colposcopy.

• Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
• Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.

• Provides patient care to the homeless population-including but not limited to: medication administration, wound care, patient assessments, lab work, patient education
• Collaborates with physicians to determine patient plan of care and goals
• Participates in unit leadership council to periodically review current policies, procedures and recommend process improvement initiatives.

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• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and assessing mental health patients.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in patient adolescent psychiatric unit.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.