Lisa Grooms - RN
Tampa,Fl
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Charge Nurse with over 25 years of exceptional patient care. Expertise in managing nursing staff in critical care and outpatient healthcare settings. Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities for smooth operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse / Liaison / Scheduler
Community Surgery Center, PACU
01.2006 - 07.2024
- Management of pre- and post-operative patient care, including post-op pain management and wound care
- Proficient in communicating with patients and their families to aid in pre-op and post-op teaching
- Time management skills to coordinate efficient and thorough care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery facility
- Resourceful team leader and charge nurse responsible for patient assignments, nurse and ancillary staffing, and staff evaluations.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Acted as the liaison between upper management and staff members, promoting positive working relationships built on trust.
Charge Nurse
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Adult Intensive Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Managed medical and surgical recovery of patients including neurologic, vascular, cardio-thoracic, coronary, gastrointestinal, and urologic cases
- Assisted in insertion and maintenance of invasive lines - arterial, triple-lumen, Swan-Ganz, chest tubes, dialysis catheters, and intubations
- Proficient in all major intensive care unit skills
- Trained and experienced in initiation, management, and discontinuation of IABP and Prisma machines.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Permanent Charge Nurse
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Renal Telemetry Unit
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Managed medical and surgical patients specializing in hemodialysis and kidney transplant patients, in addition to CAPD patients
- Responsible for staffing, patient assignments and related responsibilities as a permanent charge nurse.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.1994
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.1994
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Quality Improvement
- Calm and Composed
Certification
- Telemetry
- IABP
- CABG Recovery
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- TB Administration
- PICC Line Insertion
Leadership Experience
Charge nurse for over fifteen years in various settings
Timeline
Charge Nurse / Liaison / Scheduler
Community Surgery Center, PACU
01.2006 - 07.2024
Charge Nurse
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Adult Intensive Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
Permanent Charge Nurse
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Renal Telemetry Unit
01.1994 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Valparaiso University
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