Lance Blitzer
Byram,MS
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over 35-year career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care. Dedicated House Supervisor well-versed in using strong leadership and clinical abilities to provide exceptional care to every individual in the facility. Proven to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues and everyone involved in the healthcare process. Bringing 35 years of related experience and looking for a challenging position in a fast-paced environment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative House Supervisor
Methodist Specialty Care Center
Flowood, MS
10.2021 - Current
- Managed daily administrative operations of the house, including delegating duties to staff members.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing and implementing strategies for improving quality of services provided by house personnel.
PACU Registered Nurse
Plastic Surgical Center of MS
Flowood, MS
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Performed assessments of the physical and psychological well-being of patients following surgical procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with anesthesia use and took appropriate action to reduce risks when necessary.
Director of Case Management
Interim Home Health
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversaw the daily operations of the case management department including staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance.
- Developed and implemented case management policies and procedures.
- Identified, assessed, and managed high-risk cases in need of intensive care coordination.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
JFK Medical Center North Campus
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Assessed patient's condition pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure.
- Performed conscious sedation for all types of cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Administered medications as directed by physician.
- Assisted physicians with complex interventions such as balloon angioplasty or stent placement.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations that arose during the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring systems including pressure waveforms, CVP lines, pacing wires and Swan Ganz catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN LIC 918649
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01-1999
Skills
- Effective Problem Solving
- Office Administration
- Strong Leadership
- Crisis Response
- Staff Supervision
- Employee Training
- Staff Training
- Schedule Coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative House Supervisor
Methodist Specialty Care Center
10.2021 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Plastic Surgical Center of MS
09.2020 - 10.2021
Director of Case Management
Interim Home Health
08.2017 - 06.2020
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
JFK Medical Center North Campus
07.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - BSN LIC 918649
Florida Atlantic University
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