Patricia von Koss
Registered Nurse
X-Ray Bone Densitometry Technician
Petaluma CA, 94952
adkah8@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Marin Endocrine Care and Research
Greenbrae, CA
September 1997 - PRESENT
Provides nursing care for medical group’s patients, following established standards and procedures.Performs phlebotomy, inserts IV’s including hormone stimulation tests. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Performs bone mineral absorptiometry studies.
Provides diabetes education including insulin, glucometer, pump awareness and other preventative healthcare services,including Prolia, Reclast and Boniva administration.Performs immunizations such as flu shots.
Clinical research coordinator for various clinical trials involving diabetes, inhaled insulin and osteoporosis.
Endocrine Metabolic Consultants
Greenbrae,CA
November 1990-September 1997
Responsible for patient education, teaching and support on a daily basis.Handle all incoming calls with regard to patient treatment and medication, including triage. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts all pertinent information.
Pacific Fertility Center
San Francisco,CA
October 1988-November 1989
Instructed patients with regard to fertility procedures and scheduling, medication regimes, administration of IM medications. Also, counselled with regard to emotional expectations and outcomes. Assisted during various procedures, including: ultrasound egg retrieval, embryo transfers, inseminations, TRH testing.
Respond to all patient inquiries which arose during a cycle of treatment.
EDUCATION
College of San Mateo
Associate Degree in Nursing
1984
San Francisco State University
Biology Major 1978-1981