Gina R Lizana
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in nursing care and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Surg / Med Telemetry / Student Nurse Technician IV
Singing River Gulfport
01.2021 - Current
- Provide basic nursing care (personal & restorative) according to predefined guidelines and plan of care established by RN, perform EKGs & blood draws for Lab, assist with personal hygiene, transfer & ambulate patients, prepare & assist with meals & bathing, assist with treatments, chart vital signs, report findings in mental, physical, & emotional conditions, attach and monitor telemetry, train & educate new PCA / Techs while keeping my supervisors / HR informed on school grades & enrollment
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Med Surg / Med Telemetry / Multi-skilled Technician
Memorial Hospital of Gulfport
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide basic nursing care (personal & restorative) according to predefined guidelines and plan of care established by RN, perform EKGs & blood draws for Lab, assist with personal hygiene, transfer & ambulate patients, prepare & assist with meals & bathing, assist with treatments, chart vital signs, report findings in mental, physical, & emotional conditions, attach and monitor telemetry
ER Technician / ER Clerk
Merit Health Biloxi
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Assists physicians & nurses with patient care, Cleans & stocks carts, rooms, Assists with the transport of patients to other departments, Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures, Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs & placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems, Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, collection of specimens for laboratory analysis, Assist with wound care, removal of Foley catheters, Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies, Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints & dressings, Measure & fit crutches & canes, educate patients on a proper crutch & cane walking, Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Med Surg / Med Telemetry Patient Care Technician
Singing River Health Systems
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Provide basic nursing care (personal & restorative) according to predefined guidelines and plan of care established by RN, perform EKGs & blood draws for Lab, assist with personal hygiene, transfer & ambulate patients, prepare & assist with meals & bathing, assist with treatments, chart vital signs, report findings in mental, physical, & emotional conditions, attach and monitor telemetry
Secretary / Receptionist / Marketing
Integrity, LLC
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Answering phones & recording messages, preparing invoices, preparing quotes, estimates and scheduling of mobile home moving and set-ups, payroll, scheduling meetings, updating databases, email correspondence, sorting mail and restocking supplies
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community COllege
Tradition Parkway05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration & Marketing Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS12.2019
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- ADL support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Bedsore prevention
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Equipment disinfection
- Comfort care
- Patient safety
- Patient feeding
- Health promotion
- Patient transportation
- Patient motivation and encouragement
- Patient ambulation
Timeline
Med Surg / Med Telemetry / Student Nurse Technician IV
Singing River Gulfport
01.2021 - Current
Med Surg / Med Telemetry / Multi-skilled Technician
Memorial Hospital of Gulfport
02.2020 - 01.2021
ER Technician / ER Clerk
Merit Health Biloxi
10.2019 - 07.2020
Med Surg / Med Telemetry Patient Care Technician
Singing River Health Systems
05.2018 - 10.2019
Secretary / Receptionist / Marketing
Integrity, LLC
02.2016 - 05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community COllege
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration & Marketing Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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