Lisa Wilt
Garland,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for diverse population of patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and other medical personnel to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic RN
Goshen Medical Center
Clinton, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Floor Nurse
Davis Community
Wilmington, NC
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Formulates Nursing Diagnoses from pertinent assessment data and assists the Resident in developing and prioritizing goals.
- Assisting Nursing Assistants with sanitary cleaning of Residents while providing a team work role for all staff.
- Expert in administering medications by Injection, peg tubes, and Orally.
- Experience with Urinary Catheter assessments, placements, and removal.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Provided Nursing Care Plans to better assess, treat, and monitor Residents.
MDS Coordinator/Admin Nurse
MDS, Bladen East Health and Rehab
Elizabethtown, NC
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Clinical MDS Coordinator
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Completing Patient Care assessments for Medicare and Medicaid Billing.
- Supervised Nursing staff and patient assignments to ensure safe patient handling.
- Resident Advocate ensuring each Resident and family member has a voice and is able to report any complaints or concerns with their health.
- Professionalism with Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support the Care Plan that is specific to the Unique needs of the Patient.
- Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems
Whiteville, NC
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Initiate IV access and maintain site with dressing changes and clean processes per policy.
- Medication Administration expert in various methods of administration.
- Dressing changes to wounds and Medical sites as directed by policy with increased changes due to saturation.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- All nursing duties within my nursing scope of practice.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects on a Medical Surgical Unit.
RN Supervisor
Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab Center
Cumberland, MD
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
RN - Observational Unit
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Monitored Post Surgical Patients for adverse reactions to medications and procedures.
- Ensure Proper education provided to each Patient and family member as needed for discharge instructions.
- Monitored and maintained IV access for additional medications as needed and prescribed.
- Assessed Patients through Recovery process with increased exposure to Cardiac Cath patients.
- Management of higher level of care patients such as Alcohol Detox and GI bleeds.
- Continuous monitoring for Cardiac monitors, PEG tubes, and NG tubes.
- Participates with the Patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making reflecting the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Unit Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
Cumberland, MD
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed my professional Career from Nursing Assistant to Registered Nurse within this facility.
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, and developed nursing care plans for the health and betterment of my patients.
- Performed LPN tasks within this facility from August 2014 to February 2015.
- Performed Nurse Graduate tasks within this facility from May 2014 to August 2014 while awaiting State Boarding for LPN license.
- Functioning as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant from July 2011 to May 2014.
- Building a foundation of patient care, advocacy, communication, and team work from nursing assistant to RN.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Mill Creek, Utah01.2019
Associate degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD12.2014
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Advocate
- Medical Screening
- Accurate Documentation
- Broad Medical terminology
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Medical Records management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams
- Staff Education and Supervision
- Personnel Management
- Medication Administration Expert
- Dialysis Monitoring and administration
- MDS
- Patient Care Coordination
- BLS Certification: July 2021 to July 2023
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse , Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Accomplishments
- BLS Certification (Exp July 2023)
Timeline
Clinic RN
Goshen Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Floor Nurse
Davis Community
04.2021 - 03.2023
MDS Coordinator/Admin Nurse
MDS, Bladen East Health and Rehab
08.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems
07.2019 - 08.2019
RN Supervisor
Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
RN - Observational Unit
Ruby Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Unit Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland