Lesa Evers
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at CHI Health, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care while effectively managing time and resolving conflicts. Skilled in electronic health records, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted temporary health assessments, emergency care, and daily medical management for students in the absence of regular school nurses.
- Provided daily nursing care for Lincoln Public Schools students.
- Administered prescribed medications following district health procedures.
- Coordinated student health plans with parents and school staff.
HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER
EVENTIDE HOME HEALTH CARE
12.2025 - 08.2026
- Coordinated medical and supportive care for homebound clients while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and agency policies.
- Managed home health case plans for Eventide patients across care settings.
- Coordinated skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient needs and updated individualized care plans.
NURSE SUPERVISOR
SUNLIGHT CARE
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Performed per diem assessments for home health clients to tailor care plans to individual needs. Supervised daily activities of caregivers, ensuring adherence to care protocols and high standards of patient care.
TELEPHONE TRIAGE RN
CHI HEALTH PHYSICIANS NETWORK
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Assessed patient health concerns remotely, prioritized urgency of symptoms, and directed callers to appropriate care level using clinical protocols.
- Triaged patient calls using CHI Health Physicians Network protocols and nursing judgment.
- Assessed symptoms, urgency, and care needs during telephone encounters.
- Documented triage notes in electronic health records.
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT RN
CHI HEALTH, ST. ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Cared for diverse populations with orthopedic, trauma, spine/neurosurgery, surgical/medical, oncology, pulmonary, renal, GI, and cardiac diagnoses, ensuring comprehensive and individualized patient care.
- Delivered patient-centered care on medical-surgical unit at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses using hospital protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
ENDOSCOPY/AM SURGERY AND PCU/TRAUMA RN
BRYAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
07.2013 - 06.2020
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures by administering conscious sedation, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Prepared patients for endoscopic procedures during the preoperative admission phase and served as a Phase 2 recovery nurse.
- Delivered direct care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, including altered mental status and polysubstance withdrawal, facilitating optimal recovery and support.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry strips
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, promoting understanding and adherence to post-operative care plans.
LTAC RN
EMERALD NURSING & REHAB LANCASTER (LANCASTER REHABILITATION)
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered comprehensive rehabilitation care to enhance resident recovery
- Executed assessments, treatments, and medication administration per physician orders to ensure patient safety.
- Administered medications and monitored residents at Lancaster rehabilitation center.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Coordinated with therapists and physicians on recovery needs.
SURGERY CENTER RN
LINCOLN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared patients for surgery during preoperative admission, assisted anesthesiologists with nerve blocks, and coordinated Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery nursing.
- Prepared orthopaedic surgery center patients for preoperative nursing assessments.
- Monitored postoperative recovery and reported changes to the surgical team.
- Coordinated care with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
PHYSICIAN RESEARCH COLLABORATION
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Lead study coordinator for rheumatoid arthritis studies based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and study guidelines developed by the pharmaceutical companies and approved by the Institutional Review Board Recruitment
- Led recruitment and retention efforts for study patients.
- Coordinated physician research collaboration study visits and participant scheduling.
- Reviewed protocols and maintained compliance with clinical research requirements.
- Obtained informed consent and explained study procedures to participants.
ENDOSCOPY/DAY SURGERY/PACU RN, HEPATOLOGY RN, SPECIALTY RN
BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LIVER CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted Physicians with endoscopic procedures in and out of the OR, bronchoscopies, cystoscopies, cardioversion and lithotripsy
- Administered conscious sedation intraoperatively per physician orders
- Prepared patients for endoscopic procedures, ensuring readiness and adherence to preoperative protocols
- Assisted Anesthesiologists with preoperative nerve blocks
- Provided comprehensive postoperative care for patients during Phase 1 and Phase 2 anesthesia recovery, facilitating smooth transitions and monitoring for complications
- Provided periprocedural care for paracentesis patients.
- Coordinated patient compliance for liver disease treatments and served as a resource for staff, enhancing knowledge and support within the team
OFFICE RN (1999 to 2010)/OSHA COORDINATOR (2009 to 2010)/CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (2002 to 2003)
GASTROENTEROLOGY SPECIALTIES, PC.
LINCOLN, NE
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Formulated and implemented policies and protocols adopted organization-wide to educate and manage patients with Hepatitis C, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis
- Study coordinator for gastroenterology studies based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and study guidelines developed by the pharmaceutical companies and approved by the Institutional Review Board
- Collaborated with patients, staff, and physicians to enhance continuity of quality care for patients
- Advocated for patients by providing educational resources to navigate new diagnoses and treatment options
- Office nurse assisting Physicians and Advanced practice providers
- OSHA coordinator
INSTRUCTOR
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LINCOLN, NE
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Facilitated part-time instruction for CNA and Medication Aide classes, equipping students with skills needed for certification.
- Designed community college lesson plans aligned with Southeast Community College course standards.
- Delivered classroom instruction using lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, and class participation.
Education
BS - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
LINCOLN, NE05-1996
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2026 - Current
HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER
EVENTIDE HOME HEALTH CARE
12.2025 - 08.2026
NURSE SUPERVISOR
SUNLIGHT CARE
08.2025 - 10.2025
TELEPHONE TRIAGE RN
CHI HEALTH PHYSICIANS NETWORK
02.2022 - 07.2025
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT RN
CHI HEALTH, ST. ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2022
LTAC RN
EMERALD NURSING & REHAB LANCASTER (LANCASTER REHABILITATION)
01.2017 - 06.2018
SURGERY CENTER RN
LINCOLN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER
01.2015 - 01.2017
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
PHYSICIAN RESEARCH COLLABORATION
01.2014 - 01.2015
ENDOSCOPY/AM SURGERY AND PCU/TRAUMA RN
BRYAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
07.2013 - 06.2020
ENDOSCOPY/DAY SURGERY/PACU RN, HEPATOLOGY RN, SPECIALTY RN
BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LIVER CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS
01.2010 - 01.2013
INSTRUCTOR
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2001 - 01.2005
OFFICE RN (1999 to 2010)/OSHA COORDINATOR (2009 to 2010)/CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (2002 to 2003)
GASTROENTEROLOGY SPECIALTIES, PC.
01.1999 - 01.2010
BS - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER