Providing Patient Care in Different Specialty
On Valentine’s Day, Denise Claridy, RN, fell in love with a new workplace. Denise has more than 22 years of health care experience with 14 years of critical care experience, especially in cardiovascular intensive care. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, half of our intensive care unit drifted to ENT, and that transition paved the way for a career opportunity,” she says.
Denise Claridy
As she was searching for a new nurse practitioner role with an ENT specialty, she stumbled across an opening for Piedmont ENT in Atlanta, Georgia. “It was my first time hearing about the clinic and SENTA Partners, but it’s been a pleasant surprise,” she says. She went through a six-week orientation, shadowing and working with a different doctor each week. “I spent a week with each provider and had the opportunity to know their specialty and patient care style while also developing team play before I officially started. I appreciated the time; it was a way to sharpen my skills and get to know the team on a personal level,” she says.
In addition to on-site training, she also had online practice management training. “I especially want to recognize Trenyce Brewer, practice administrator, who frequently checked in with me to make sure I was acclimated to this new ENT specialty and didn’t have any unanswered questions,” she says.
Denise sees approximately 10 to 16 patients per day, and once a month, she provides call services to patients who need ENT services after clinic hours. “I have a love and passion for helping others and meeting patients where they’re needed most, and Piedmont ENT allows me to reach that satisfaction,” she says. Outside of work, she enjoys everything outdoors, especially SUP paddleboarding, aerial yoga and hiking.
Rejoining a SENTA Practice
Robin Brown, CNP, always had a passion for patient care. She was a nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care at Piedmont Hospital for two years and, during school, she worked in a pediatric home agency.
Robin Brown
The first time Robin heard about SENTA Partners was during her clinical rotation in Atlanta Allergy & Asthma in Atlanta, Georgia. “I had a positive experience and was looking for job opportunities that had similar working environments. A doctor directed me to SENTA’s career page, which eventually introduced me to my current job,” she says.
New location, similar environment
“Piedmont ENT in Atlanta, Georgia, was the best workplace for me, as I was fresh out of school. The location was close, and it seemed like I could gain a lot of experience here,” Robin says. She joined the team in February and officially started working on her own the second week of April. “After several weeks of orientation, working independently is going smoothly. The doctors are ready to give a helping hand, but they also allow me to be independent, which is great because I learn best when I’m doing tasks autonomously,” she says.
Being part of the SENTA Partners organization has also smoothed some wrinkles in the onboarding process. “The HR department staff checked in with me from time to time and also gave me a checklist of documents and steps I had to complete. Onboarding can be a whirlwind, but the checklist helped me stay on track and focus,” she says.
Robin starts her day by reading through patient charts and seeing patients who come in for a variety of reasons, such as discomfort, further investigations, treatments and more. She follows up with patients after they meet with the doctor. “Since there needs to be a smooth transition and coordination between the doctor and my role, I make sure to read the doctor’s plans and preferences for each patient and ask questions to ensure I’m on the right track,” she says.
“Piedmont ENT is a great place to strengthen and grow my career while also being able to do what I love the most—taking care of patients,” Robin says.
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