Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Lisa Worley

Calhoun ,GA

Summary

Cardiac and vascular experience with 10 years and critical care experience with 17 years. Served as House Supervisor for 15 years at Gordon Hospital, overseeing daily operations and clinical escalation. Completed 10 years of travel assignments with MedEx Staffing and 2 years with PHP/Bridge Staffing. Experienced Registered Nurse with 15+ years in ICU, cardiac, and house supervisor roles, known for medication administration, computerized charting, and steady leadership in high-acuity care. Strong communication, team building, and supervision skills support safe, patient-focused outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Insurance Underwriter

Polaris Underwriting
Bakersville, North Carolina
06.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed life insurance applications for Polaris underwriting policy approval.
  • Examined medical records, financial data, and risk factors to support applicant evaluation.
  • Applied underwriting guidelines to determine insurability and coverage class.
  • Recorded underwriting decisions in Polaris case management systems.
  • Supported policy issue teams with requirement tracking and file completion.
  • Interpreted product guidelines, contracts, and medical impairment references.
  • Reviewed medical records, financial data, and other relevant details to assess applicant insurability.
  • Calculated coverage amount based on applicant age, health status, and lifestyle choices.
  • Prepared reports summarizing underwriting activity results.

Critical Care Nurse

AdventHealth Gordon
Calhoun, GA
01.2011 - 12.2025

Supported covid patients during last few months with staffing shortages, high census, and high acuity needs.

  • Located additional community resources to support patient recovery.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and aftercare procedures.
  • Provided direct care for ICU patients, including treatment plan implementation, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
  • Managed telemetry care, including PA catheters, arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations, and reviewed patient charts to identify care needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Worked with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and reduce return hospitalization related to complications.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to support optimal outcomes.

Critical Care/ House Supervisor

Gordon Hospital
Calhoun, ga
02.2009 - 12.2025

Recorded patient medical histories, vital signs, and test results in medical records.

Monitored post-op vital signs, set up PCA and IV fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and oriented patients to unit.

Cared for patients with strokes, head injuries, comas, and intracranial hematomas.

Provided patient teaching on detox, withdrawal medications, addiction recovery, coping skills, and community resources.

Gave behavioral and emotional support and supervision for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic conditions, including COPD and asthma.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and delivered interventions to ease physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Used sound ethical judgment and independent decision-making in line with medical protocols.

Took active part in unit-based quality assurance program.

Completed all duties with patient-centered focus and sought process and treatment improvements.

Implemented new floor assignments based on staffing needs.

Reached departmental goals and objectives by introducing new processes and standards for inpatient care.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.

Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care accurately.

Worked with registered nurses to support overall patient well-being.

Coordinated with physicians and registered nurses to develop patient care plans.

Managed team of medical support staff.

Registered Nurse

Med Ex Staffing
Calhoun, Ga
04.2010 - 01.2022

Supported patient care in Hutcheson Medical ICU, Cardiac Stepdown, Hamilton Medical MICU, and SICU, plus PRN assignments in nursing home and long-term acute care at Quintin affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center.

  • Helped onboard new RNs by reviewing best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
  • Provided palliative care support in outpatient settings through patient assessment, care plan development, and plan implementation.

Critical Care Nurse

Redmond
Rome, GA
10.2017 - 11.2021
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
  • Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
  • Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Critical Care Nurse PRN

Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville , GA
09.2011 - 07.2012

Not sure if these are the right dates.


Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.


Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.


Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.


Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.


Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.


Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.


Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.


Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.


Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.



Tech/ Cardiovascular RN and Critical Care RN

Redmond Hospital
Rome, Ga
09.2005 - 09.2007

I started out as a tech on Cardiovascular floor, and then a Registered Nurse, I transferred to ICU in 2008, I then later changed jobs to Gordon ICU in 2009 when my mom had a stroke to be closer to home. I was recognized at Redmond many times for outstanding patient satisfaction.


Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.


Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.


Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.


Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.


Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.


Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.


Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.


Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.


Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.


Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.


Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.


Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.


Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.




Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Highlands
2007

Skills

  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
  • Psych and mental health care proficiency
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Flow sheet charting
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team building
  • Communications
  • Administrative support
  • Supervision

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention Training *CPI) July 21-2025- July 21-2027.

Timeline

Life Insurance Underwriter

Polaris Underwriting
06.2021 - Current

Critical Care Nurse

Redmond
10.2017 - 11.2021

Critical Care Nurse PRN

Cartersville Medical Center
09.2011 - 07.2012

Critical Care Nurse

AdventHealth Gordon
01.2011 - 12.2025

Registered Nurse

Med Ex Staffing
04.2010 - 01.2022

Critical Care/ House Supervisor

Gordon Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2025

Tech/ Cardiovascular RN and Critical Care RN

Redmond Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Highlands
Lisa Worley