Lesa M. Lowe
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
- I am pursuing a nursing position within your company. My education and experience (BSN and MBA), have provided me with the necessary skills of a registered nurse/manager. I am a goal-oriented health care professional, and have excellent communication skills that have assisted me in being both persuasive and adaptable to assisting patients and medical staff. My experience is varied, as a nurse in a physician's office, Director of Nursing, a hospice nurse, a traveling nurse(within many multicultural communities), and a hospital staff nurse. Through those experiences, I am a highly experienced and articulate health care professional. Some of my areas of strength include:
- Comprehensive Medical/Nursing Knowledge
- Client/Community Relations
- Communications/Negotiation/Facilitation
- Flexible/Assertive/Adaptable
- Problem Solving/Decision
- Documentation/Writing
- Computer Skills
- Innovative
- Sales Experience
- Educator
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Angelic Hospice
05.2024 - Current
- Championed best practice sharing among departments, resulting in more consistent execution of patient care processes and improved outcomes.
- Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with other organizational leaders on cross-functional projects, further improving overall service offerings available to patients and their families.
- Established rigorous quality assurance processes, monitoring key performance indicators closely to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality clinical services across all departments.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff input on process enhancements and best practices adoption.
- Achieved accreditation compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Developed strategic plans for the growth and expansion of clinical services, ensuring long-term organizational success.
- Managed financial resources efficiently, optimizing budgets for maximum service delivery without compromising patient care quality.
- Evaluated program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes in a timely manner.
RN case Manager
Agape Care Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Directly responsible for the comprehensive, palliative medical care of 17+ patients
- Duties include: Observing, assessing, and recording symptoms while working closely with physicians, administering medications and care to patients, and providing emotional support to patients and their families
- Serving as the liaison between families and physicians
- Supervising the home-care aides, social workers, and coordinating with physical, occupational, and speech therapists
Cancer Center Oncology RN
CMC Cancer Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Interface with Doctors
- Consult with patients concerning their treatments and side effects
- Administer Chemotherapy
- Triage phone calls with all patients
- Draw labs
Executive Director
Regency Hospice
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Hired and maintained all of the field staff and office staff
- Supervising and directing the nursing department
- Performed all employee evaluations
- Supervise all IDT and assist all Medical Doctors
- Developed and maintained all policies and procedures for the Hospice care
- Maintained a quality assurance program
- Knowledgeable in all Medicare guidelines
- Communicate with the corporate headquarters
- All aspects in growing and developing the office
Clinical RN Supervisor
Hospice Care of South Carolina
10.2019 - 05.2020
- This position is the Director of Nursing
- Coordinate and manage patient care
Director of Nursing
Homestead Hospice
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Open and start up offices to include hiring, training, and supervision
- Serve as the Administrator to include all employee evaluations, IDT, and QAPI meetings
- Coordinate and manage patient care
- Develop and maintain all policies and procedures
Clinic Physician Nurse
Waccamaw Oncology, Tidelands Health
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Initial assessment of patients, records medical history, maintain charts
- Triage calls
- All blood draws
- Arrange patient follow up
- Order all tests
- Educate patients on chemo regimen
Director of Nursing / Patient Care Manager and Administrator
Caris Healthcare
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated and managed the patient care aspects of the hospice program and the Interdisciplinary
- Hired and directed the training of field staff
- Supervised and directed the nursing department
- Developed, maintained and updated policies and procedures
- Maintained an ongoing quality assurance program
- Performed all employee evaluations
- Served as Administrator for 10 months
- Planned and conducted team conferences and IDT meeting
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Hired and trained all nursing staff
- Facilitated weekly IDT meetings
- Coordinated all aspects of patient care
- Prepared weekly CNA schedules
- Evaluated the appropriateness of patient referrals
- Performed all nursing employee evaluation
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Directly responsible for the comprehensive, palliative medical care of 17+ patients
- Duties include: Observing, assessing, and recording symptoms while working closely with physicians, administering medications and care to patients, and providing emotional support to patients and their families
- Serving as the liaison between families and physicians
- Supervising the home-care aides, social workers, and coordinating with physical, occupational, and speech therapists
Staff Nurse
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - 06.2011
- Medical-Surgical Floor and OB
- Direct care of patients - assessments, education, discharge instructions
- Operate and maintain bio-medical equipment
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Medication administration skills
- Charting and documentation of patient care
- Communicate patient status to MD
- All aspects of delivering and caring for mother and child
Staff Nurse and Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
07.2001 - 11.2005
- I did travel nursing with Supplemental Healthcare in various nursing capacities
- Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Medical-Surgical Floor and OB
- Skills and duties caring for mother and child
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, South Carolina Medical-Surgical Floor
- Skills and duties same as above
- Conway Hospital, Conway, South Carolina Pediatric Floor
- Same skills and duties as above, but the patients were children
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
03.2011
BSN -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia05.2000
Skills
- Comprehensive Medical/Nursing Knowledge
- Client/Community Relations
- Communications/Negotiation/Facilitation
- Flexible/Assertive/Adaptable
- Problem Solving/Decision
- Documentation/Writing
- Computer Skills
- Innovative
- Sales Experience
- Educator
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
Certification
Certification in Gerontology
References
References upon request
Activities
- Dean's List- School of Nursing
- Academic Scholarship- Greek Catholic Union
- Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority- Vice President
- Active in Student Nursing Association
- Church volunteer and Nurse Advocate for MS patients
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Angelic Hospice
05.2024 - Current
RN case Manager
Agape Care Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
Cancer Center Oncology RN
CMC Cancer Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Director
Regency Hospice
08.2020 - 08.2022
Clinical RN Supervisor
Hospice Care of South Carolina
10.2019 - 05.2020
Director of Nursing
Homestead Hospice
09.2018 - 10.2019
Clinic Physician Nurse
Waccamaw Oncology, Tidelands Health
03.2017 - 08.2018
Director of Nursing / Patient Care Manager and Administrator
Caris Healthcare
11.2015 - 03.2017
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
04.2014 - 11.2015
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
06.2011 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - 06.2011
Staff Nurse and Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
07.2001 - 11.2005
BSN -
West Virginia University
MBA -
University of Phoenix
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