LISA Gail ANDREWS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate licensed practical nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience and a background in social work. Seeking opportunities to utilize clinical expertise and communication skills to provide high-quality healthcare to underserved populations in a correctional facility setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Correctional Nurse
St. Clair Correctional Medical Services Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.
- Provided emergency first aid and wound care.
- Performed physical and sexual assault exams.
- Monitored electrocardiogram (EKG) and recorded all vital signs.
Field Staff Nurse
Caretenders Home Health Co.
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Provided hospice care to colostomy, dementia, and Alzheimer's patients.
- Administered trachea, wound VAC, feeding tube, and Foley insertions.
- Managed and pre-filled insulin injections as well as weekly pillboxes.
- Instructed patient families on the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
Med-Surg LPN
UAB Medicine
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Monitor vital signs, report changes, and document patient conditions accurately for effective care management.
- Educate patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Assist in wound care procedures, ensuring sterile techniques are maintained for optimal healing outcomes.
- Coordinated patient transfers safely between units or facilities by coordinating with other healthcare professionals involved in their case.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire Cahaba Rehabilitation and Therapy
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions accurately.
- Conducted medication administration in compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Clinical Nurse
OBGYN South
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted physical exams and provided education on women's health topics such as contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and prenatal care.
- Administered medications, injections, and venipunctures as ordered by the physician.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Documented patient care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Urology Nurse
Urology Center of Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisted with the care of patients in a urology clinic and performed phlebotomy, vital signs, weight, height, and blood pressure measurements.
- Provided education to patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan including post-operative instructions as appropriate.
- Assisted in the care of patients with urological cancer, including prostate and bladder cancer.
- Assisted the physician during urological procedures.
Gastroenterology Nurse
Birmingham Gastroenterology Association
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Assessed patient's medical history, vital signs, and physical examination findings to identify the presence of gastrointestinal disorders or complications related to these conditions.
- Documented all care provided in electronic health record per hospital guidelines including nursing assessment and interventions performed with physician review as needed.
- Provided education regarding diet modifications, medications, lifestyle changes that may be required for treatment of a particular condition.
- Carried out pre-certification procedures and pro-med computer services.
Education
BACHERLOR OF ARTS - Interdisciplinary and Community Studies
University of Alabama
12.2020
General Studies - Social Work
Miles College
Birmingham 09.1986 - 09.1987
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bevill State Community College
05.1994 - 09.1996
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Social Work
Lawson State Community College
06.1987
Certification
- Home Health Certification
- Achievement in Intravenous Therapy, Bevill State Community College
- Medication Assistant Supervision Certification, Alabama Department of Mental Health
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Compassion
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Integrity
Honors And Community Involvement
- Alpha Pi Nu Nursing Sorority
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- Merit Award in Social Work
- National Black Nurses Association
- Appreciation for Services Rendered, American Red Cross
- Volunteer for the Youth, Jasper Housing Authority
- Certificate of Appreciation, Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Community Volunteer, AARP
- Summer Day Program for autism volunteer, Glenwood Inc. Mental Health Services
- Emergency first responder group for medical staff, Church of the Highlands
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Med-Surg LPN
UAB Medicine
06.2025 - 11.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire Cahaba Rehabilitation and Therapy
05.2024 - 08.2025
Clinical Nurse
OBGYN South
01.2015 - 01.2016
Urology Nurse
Urology Center of Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2015
Gastroenterology Nurse
Birmingham Gastroenterology Association
01.1998 - 01.2010
Correctional Nurse
St. Clair Correctional Medical Services Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Field Staff Nurse
Caretenders Home Health Co.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bevill State Community College
05.1994 - 09.1996
General Studies - Social Work
Miles College
09.1986 - 09.1987
BACHERLOR OF ARTS - Interdisciplinary and Community Studies
University of Alabama
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Social Work
Lawson State Community College