Karisse Lee
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Adventist Health St Helena Hospital, showcasing expertise in care coordination and clinical leadership. Excelled in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Demonstrated personal integrity and team leadership, significantly improving workplace culture and patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Perioperative Unit
Adventist Health St Helena Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Trained nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Unit
Adventist Health St Helena Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for newer nurses, providing valuable education and guidance to foster professional growth.
Lifestyle Medicine Nurse Coach
Adventist Health St Helena
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Enhanced understanding of personal lifestyle impact of diabetes prevention and management through individual coaching and education.
- Promoted positive behavior change among patients by providing guidance on nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, blood glucose monitoring techniques, and stress management strategies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Float Pool
Skagit Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA06-2004
Skills
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient advocacy
- Personal integrity
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteer Travel
- Road Trips to National Parks
- Painting
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Perioperative Unit
Adventist Health St Helena Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Unit
Adventist Health St Helena Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Lifestyle Medicine Nurse Coach
Adventist Health St Helena
06.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Float Pool
Skagit Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla University
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