Erlinds Lizardo
Summary
Seasoned RN Supervisor with background in high-pressure healthcare environments. Display strong leadership skills and knowledge in all aspects of patient care, including overseeing nursing staff and coordinating patient treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to implement effective nursing practices that improve patient outcomes. Recognized for providing compassionate patient care while streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Shoreline Care Center
Oxnard
04.2015 - 04.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment delivery.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient workflow and staffing levels.
- Implemented quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Camarillo State Hospital, Metropolitan State Hosp.
Camarillo
09.1988 - 05.2003
- Administered medications according to treatment plans and protocols.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Conducted psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to promote patient engagement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
Psychiatric and Detox Registered Nurse
Anacapa by the Sea Hospital
Port Hueneme
04.1990 - 06.1996
- Administer medications and treatments to patients in various care settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatment options.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Jude College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines 06.1972 - 03.1977
St. Catherine Academy
La Union , PhilippinesSkills
- Patient care management
- Critical thinking
- Clinical leadership
- Compliance auditing
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- RN 424770
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Shoreline Care Center
04.2015 - 04.2025
Psychiatric and Detox Registered Nurse
Anacapa by the Sea Hospital
04.1990 - 06.1996
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Camarillo State Hospital, Metropolitan State Hosp.
09.1988 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Jude College of Nursing
06.1972 - 03.1977
St. Catherine Academy