Randi Waffler

• Phone and in office triage of patients newborn to age 23 including risk assessment for emergent care and education on disease management and supportive home care
• Vaccine education, tracking, handling, and administration including the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program and the Children and Hoosier Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP)
• Conducted assessments of patients' vital signs to monitor health status and identify potential issues.
• Point of care lab testing including throat, nasal and GU swabs, urinalysis, lead and hemoglobin finger sticks, and fecal occult blood testing
• Developed and implemented pediatric stress and trauma screenings with the Northwest Indiana (NWI) IMPETUS program to identify and address underlying stressors in children.
• Educated families on pediatric care and provided clear post-discharge instructions to enhance recovery and support home care.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous medication injections, oral medications, and transdermal medications according to physician orders.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Participated in pediatric health promotion and disease prevention initiatives in the community to improve overall health outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.

• Drug calculations and administration
• Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
• Phlebotomy, IV catheter placement and therapy, urinary catheter placement
• Prepared and maintained sterile surgical instruments and equipment.
• Educated pet owners on care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
• Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment, ultrasound, x-ray and sterile processing equipment
• Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis,cytology, and fecal analysis.

• Cared for adult medical surgical patients including those that were vent dependent, with feeding tubes, surgical drains, on hemo and peritoneal dialysis, post-surgical, and in alcohol/drug withdrawal
• Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for patient care planning.
• Utilized electronic health records for patient documentation and communication.
• Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
• Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.