CHERIE PAYNE-LUJANO
Payson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Banner Health, excelling in patient education and care planning. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective rehabilitation nursing and EMR/EHR proficiency. Skilled in fostering patient trust and collaboration. Dedicated to promoting health literacy and self-care strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse CARDIOPULMONARY REHAB
BANNER HEALTH
Payson, AZ
11.2020 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care practices and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient reactions to increased mobility and physical activity, utilizing electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, effectively prioritizing care based on urgency and complexity of cases.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences in collaboration with healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care alignment with individual goals.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients prior, during and post rehab.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse
Banner Health
Payson, AZ
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes to inform care adjustments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Nurse / Education
Banner Health
Susanville, CA
10.2010 - 03.2017
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting health literacy and self-care strategies.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership in Healthcare Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2010
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2008
High School Diploma -
Junction City Sr. High
Junction City, KS05-1978
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Family education
- Skill development
- Health promotion
- Patient counseling
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Rehabilitation nursing
Certification
- Licensed: Registered Nurse - 2008 - present
- ACLS, BLS Training - current to 9-2026
Timeline
Staff Nurse CARDIOPULMONARY REHAB
BANNER HEALTH
11.2020 - 11.2025
Staff Nurse
Banner Health
03.2017 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse / Education
Banner Health
10.2010 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Leadership in Healthcare Systems
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Phoenix College
High School Diploma -
Junction City Sr. High