Deanna Markris

An empathetic and highly skilled healthcare professional with over 29 years of experience coordinating high standards of culturally competent care for patients with various needs. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with robust follow-through and management skills to accomplish the organization's goals. Upholds composure and makes decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful conditions.

Adept at promoting holistic wellness philosophy through encouraging self-care and prevention of illness in education. Demonstrates excellence in providing quality medical chart audits, improving process performance, and clinical documentation as per Medicare guidelines.

NURSE PRACTITIONER - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(2018-01)

• Performs daily examinations, including targeted history, physical, vital signs, and blood sugar review
• Educates patient on medications with a strong emphasis on administration techniques and proper usage
• Formulates individualized care plans that include pharmacological treatments and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests while treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries
• Responsible for documenting patient information, i.e., health status, assessments, interventions, medications, and plan of care in the web-based EMR system – Practice Fusion
• Refers diverse, multi-generational patients to specialized health resources/community agencies for further management of medical issues, refills/prescribes medications, and orders DME as required
• Frequently visits the recently discharged acute and chronically ill patients to follow up and records the changes in their condition

QUALITY ASSURANCE - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

• Processed 485 Plan of Care, assigned most specific diagnosis codes for home health care, and forwarded documents to a physician for accreditation
• Evaluated medical records upon admission to ensure accuracy, including OASIS assessment, physician orders, facility protocols, and all other pertinent orders relating to continuity of patient care
• Increased quality of care and ensured the safety of the personnel/patients through developing/enforcing regulatory guidelines

NURSING SUPERVISOR - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Directed the activities of clinical staff, coordinated staffing needs, and delegated duties to ensure efficient team flow while facilitating quality improvement procedures in a given demographic area
• Oversaw the delivery of direct care to individuals with complex medical conditions
• Synchronized care activities among all disciplines to achieve patient outcomes through active participation in developing organizational guidelines and procedures

ADMISSION REGISTERED NURSE - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Completed OASIS forms to attain information appropriately as a resource in creating patient-specific PoC (Plan of Care)
• Monitored and tracked patient conditions in response to planned care plans and made adjustments as appropriate
• Delivered safe, effective, and direct care to wide-ranging patient population following nursing process and regulations

FIELD RN - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Educated patients/caregivers regarding disease management techniques, medications, wound care, IV administrations, etc.
• Held responsible for providing skilled nursing care and interventions as dictated by physician orders, patient needs, and the Plan of Care
• Observed patients, charting and reporting changes in adverse reactions to medication/treatment and taking necessary actions

REGISTERED NURSE ICU - INFIRMARY WEST HOSPITAL - MOBILE, AL

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

REGISTERED NURSE - MOBILE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS - MOBILE, AL

(2005-01 - 2008-12)

REGISTERED NURSE ICU - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA KNOLLWOOD PARK HOSPITAL - MOBILE, AL

(2000-01 - 2005-12)

ADMISSIONS RN - SAAD HEALTHCARE - MOBILE, AL

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

RN LTAC - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA KNOLLWOOD PARK HOSPITAL - MOBILE, AL

(1997-01 - 1999-12)

Master Of Science - Nursing/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program - Purdue University Global (2016-01 - 2018-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - University of South Alabama (1992-01 - 1996-12)

High School Diploma - Baker High School (1988-01 - 1992-12)