Tarnisha Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Primary Care LLC:

Delivered primary care for patients, handling diagnosis, treatment, referrals for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care calls, and on-call emergency consultations. Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions, building trust and rapport by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating on health issues. Explained treatment plans, physician-ordered tests, and medications to patients and family members or caregivers. Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests, and reviewed lab results. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances, and performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Managed both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for various disorders and diseases. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and prescribed medication and treatment regimens to manage acute and chronic conditions. Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations, managed follow-up care, and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate. Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary, conducting comprehensive assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.

CommuniCare Family Of Companies:

Oversaw clinical operations of 27 long-term care (LTC) facilities across three states, providing guidance, education, and mentorship to regional teams while managing care across complex and diverse populations. Monitored quality indicators to identify trends and developed action plans that resulted in reduced rehospitalizations, falls, weight loss, and pressure ulcer rates. Ensured compliance with the RAI process to optimize reimbursement and improve Case Mix Index metrics. Created and conducted educational sessions to foster professional growth within the organization, leading to improved patient outcomes.