Lisa Bennett
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
I have dedicated my career to providing care and advocacy to patients in critical conditions in a matter in which my patients and their families can feel confident in their health journey, end of life comfort and care, and maintain dignity and humility during time of need.
I take pride in mentoring fellow nurses to become a part of an exemplary critical care team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU RN
HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin
Fort Walton Beach, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient management and treatment planning.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for critical patients.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Mentored new ICU nurses through clinical rotations, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth through hands-on training.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Type patients.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on comprehensive assessments of each patient's unique needs and family dynamics.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit, contributing to process improvements that enhanced patient care delivery.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders while closely monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in patients, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL12.2021
Skills
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Patient Advocacy
- Sanitation
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Decision-Making
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Procedure Support
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Task and Work Prioritization
- OSHA safety expert
- Quality Assurance
- Developmental care
- After-Care Planning
- Emotional Support
- MEDITECH Software
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient Monitoring
- Central Line Care
- Specimen Collection
- Community Programming
- Conference Coordination
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- IV setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nutritional management
- Honest and Dependable
- Records Updating
- Medication Administration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Taking vitals
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation And Reporting
- Family advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Family-centered care
- Neurological Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Staff Coordination
- HIPAA Education
- Team Management
Timeline
ICU RN
HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin
04.2022 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College