Lisa Andrews
Birmingham,AL
Summary
To secure a health and wellness position to enhance my work experience and abilities in providing quality patient care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
UAB
Birmingham, AL, AL
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans with healthcare staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire Physical Recovery Center
Birmingham, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Working as an Charge nurse LPN
- assisting in patient care
- Provided education to patients and families about care plans and recovery processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies, procedures, and best practices for care delivery.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Correctional Nurse-LPN
Work Release Correctional for Women(Yescare)
Birmingham, AL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Working as an LPN assisting inmates
- care
- Administered medical care to incarcerated women in a secure facility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with medication management and compliance for inmates.
- Conducted health assessments and screenings for new admissions.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals on patient care plans.
- Educated inmates on health issues and preventive care practices.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate medical records.
- Responded to medical emergencies within the correctional environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, during routine visits or hospitalizations.
- Conducted individualized patient education sessions regarding health promotion topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, stress management.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided direct patient care to incarcerated women in a secure facility.
- Administered medications and monitored responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted in medical assessments and recorded patient vital signs accurately.
LPN CORRECTIONAL NURSE
Alabama Therapeutic Facility( Yescare)
, AL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Working as an LPN assisting in patient care
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient progress and care plans in electronic health records.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
LPN
OB GYN South
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked as an LPN, checked vital signs, administered venipunctures and injections, collected urine specimens, assisted with various procedures, patient education, etc.
LPN
Urology Center of Alabama
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Worked as an LPN, checked vital signs, catheterization of make and female, blood draws, assisted with bladder scanner for vasectomies, administered injections, assisted in treating patients with prostate cancer, assisted kidney urodynamics, patient education, etc.
LPN
Birmingham Gastroenterology Association
05.1998 - 04.2010
- Worked as an LPN, called in prescriptions to the pharmacy, carried out precertification authorizations, checked vital signs, administered B12 injections, scheduled appointments, patient education, etc.
LPN
Caretenders
08.1995 - 05.1998
- Worked as an LPN, checked vital signs, carried out personal home care, administered trachea, wound, and foley insertion, managed insulin, provided hospice care, provided care to colostomy, dementia, and alzhelimers patients, charted and offered general nursing care needs
LPN
St. Clair Correctinal Medical Services Inc.
05.1986 - 05.1997
- Worked as an LPN, checked vital signs, dispense medications to inmates, assisted in physicals, monitored electrocardiograms, offered emergency, rape, and wound care, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary and Community Studies
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bevill State Community College
11.1995
Associate - Applied Science/Social Work
Lawson State Community College
06.1987
No Degree - Social Worker
Miles College
BirminghamLife Track Program - General Studies
Herzing University of Alabama
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Nursing documentation
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- Community health
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Patient support
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid and CPR
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- CPR certification
- Mental health support
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene support
- Multitasking capacity
Certificates And Honors
- Home Health Certification
- Academic Achievement Award- Bevill State
- American Red Cross appreciation for services rendered
- Certificate of Appreciation- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Certificate of Achievement for intravenous therapy- Bevill State
- Merit Award in Social Work
- Church of Highlands- Emergency first responder group for mission trips
- AARP- Community volunteer in Centerpoint
- Glenwood Inc. Mental Health Services volunteer for summer program
- Medical Assistant Supervision Certification- Alabama Dept. Mental Health
- Alpha Pi Nu Nursing Sorority 2023
- National Black Nurses Association
Timeline
LPN
UAB
06.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire Physical Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current
Correctional Nurse-LPN
Work Release Correctional for Women(Yescare)
05.2023 - 07.2024
LPN CORRECTIONAL NURSE
Alabama Therapeutic Facility( Yescare)
05.2023 - 06.2024
LPN
OB GYN South
02.2015 - 06.2016
LPN
Urology Center of Alabama
05.2010 - 02.2015
LPN
Birmingham Gastroenterology Association
05.1998 - 04.2010
LPN
Caretenders
08.1995 - 05.1998
LPN
St. Clair Correctinal Medical Services Inc.
05.1986 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary and Community Studies
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bevill State Community College
Associate - Applied Science/Social Work
Lawson State Community College
No Degree - Social Worker
Miles College
Life Track Program - General Studies
Herzing University of Alabama