LISA BENNETT
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager of CDU
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Currently working as night ANM for the cardiac/neuro decision unit. My role includes direct supervision of staff members, both clinical and ancillary.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Coordinated patient care activities to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Developed schedules and assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels across departments.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Involved in recruiting, hiring and training staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Travel RN
FLEXCARE STAFFING
02.2023 - 05.2024
- ED travel nurse doing bedside nursing in Level 2 trauma centers across the US, including charge positions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and patient care techniques.
RN ED
HCA Florida Capital Hospital/Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Staff nurse/charge nurse in the ED. Provide bedside nursing to all patients and age groups that present to the ED for care. Travel position that converted to staff.
- Mentored nursing staff on advanced triage techniques and best practices for patient assessment.
- Led emergency response protocols, ensuring timely and effective patient care in high-stress situations.
- Trained new nurses on emergency procedures, fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.
RN in Emergency Department
MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - 10.2022
- RN in a level 2 trauma center. I worked as a bedside nurse as well as held charge position.
- Administered patient medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Travel Nurse/Registered Nurse
Valley Healthcare
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Staff nurse in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TALLAHASSEE, FL
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided bedside nursing care to patients in all ages and health conditions in the emergency room as well as held a charge position as needed.
- Carried out initial patient assessments, medication administration, and other procedures based on physician orders
- Conducted patient education during family visits and discharge
- I left this position so early because of family obligations that could not be met in current role.
Travel Nurse
PARALLON WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Citrus Memorial Regional Medical Center Cardiac PCU/ICU
- Ocala Regional Medical Center ED
- Provided high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple locations.
Director of Nursing, Corizon Healthcare
LEON COUNTY JAIL, TALLAHASSEE, FL
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Oversaw daily operations of the Medical Department with 48 nurses within a 24-bed inpatient setting
- Fulfilled various staff positions as necessary to effectively deliver bedside care to patients admitted in infirmary, including IV care and medication administration
- Performed various administrative duties including staffing, budgeting, and grievances, while maintaining evidence-based nursing protocols and practices
Travel Nurse PRN
US NURSING CORPORATION, DENVER, CO
05.2014 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
Director of Nursing, Center for Pain Management
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, FL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided oversight to agency activities such as staff management, training, procedural care and employee performance evaluation, goal setting, budgeting, and recommendation for improvement in adherence to established policies and procedures Collaborated with local administrative agencies, such as American Health Care Act (AHCA), Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Emergency (DOE) to ensure overall compliance, while reporting directly to governing board on a quarterly basis.
- Served various clinical roles within the operating room
- Developed and maintained nursing policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Closely monitored the Quality Assurance Program to increase overall efficiency and maintain high standards of care
- Built and cultivated relationships with government regulators patients, and families, along with health care providers, physicians, and the community at large
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Brought significant reduction to salary and supply cost for the Surgery Center
- Implemented appropriate staff selection, orientation, training, education, and development, which resulted in the decrease in staff turnover.
Nurse Manager
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Transfer Center and Interim Manager of Urgent Care
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Held full accountability in training 10 new staff on an annual basis and monitoring staffing patterns and nursing care hours to apply modifications as necessary, including census, skill mix, and sick calls
- Instigated new and improved work methods and procedures toward the attainment of hospital objectives.
- Stayed abreast of support departments' processes to meet patient's needs, while maintaining overall facility operations
- Led and facilitated personnel meetings with 40 team members on a weekly basis.
- Adhered to budget and revenue expectations and sought new methods to effectively eliminate and/or reduce expenses
- Kept tracked of the changes in local, state, and federal laws and regulations to revise the center's policies and procedures Ensured strict confidentiality of all patient-related information
- Manger staffing and payroll for multiple departments.
- Played a key role as liaison among the management, clinical staff, and the community; as well as resource to provide patient/family experience.
- Oversaw daily operations of urgent care and transfer center, ensuring efficient patient flow.
Travel Nurse/Registered Nurse
PARALLON WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT/ALL ABOUT STAFFING INC., VARIOUS LOCATIONS ED AND PCU
07.2007 - 04.2012
- North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL
- Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center, Hudson, FL
- Capital Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee, FL
- Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Panama City, FL
- Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL
- Ft. Walton Beach Regional Medical Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
- JFK Regional Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL
- Interfaced with patients to render bedside care within an acute care setting
- Worked closely with pre-op patients, including open heart surgeries, as well as fresh post-op coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Full Time)
DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PERRY, FL PRN
04.1994 - 02.2013
- Played an integral role in multiple units throughout the facility, such as Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), operating room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Medical-Surgical Unit
- Spearheaded daily facility operations in compliance with set policies and guidelines, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- I left full-time status in July of 2007, but remained active on a prn basis until 2013.
Administrator /Director of Nursing /Risk Manager
NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Rendered supervision to the center's daily activities, including annual goal setting, budgeting, performance and operational evaluation, and staff training and management.
- Created and implemented new surgical service lines for the center, along with the facility's annual budget, including monthly financial reviews to ensure proper allocation.
- Integrated evidence-based care into practice environment to provide first-rate care for patients and their families
- Guaranteed facility wide health and safety by monitoring infection control procedures
- Developed and facilitated staff development and orientation programs for nursing services.
- Evaluated facility activities and data for risk management and service improvement.
- Notable Accomplishment:
- ~ Served as surgery center administrator to recruit and credential a plastic surgeon, as well as (RNA's to implement new service line for the center, while creating and implementing all relevant policies and procedures
- Facilitated training of surgical techs on plastics and general surgical cases as a surgical assistant or scrub tech during the operating room cases
- I was solely responsible for creating and implementing this service from the ground up. This included state and local licensure, developing and maintaining the service's budget, researching and purchasing all necessary equipment and supplies for this service.
Occupational Health Clinic Director
IMC HEALTHCARE/BUCKEYE INC., PERRY, FL
01.2001 - 09.2003
- Directed clinical operations, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize clinic workflows and resource allocation.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering professional growth and skill advancement.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance audits, identifying areas for improvement in clinical practices and policies.
- Managed budgetary oversight, aligning financial resources with organizational goals and priorities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Dover's Grove, ILAssociate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Registered nurse with over 30 years' experience in a multitude of areas including multiple roles in management I have worked in risk management, emergency department, ICU, PCU, OR, med-tele and Ambulatory Surgery Centers I have also been a travel nurse with well over 50 assignments I started traveling in 2007 and have worked in many different hospitals and healthcare systems all over the US I feel this extensive experience and exposure to so many different working systems and processes offers me a unique perspective and has benefited my career immensely over the years I have seen processes and protocols that have worked well in healthcare systems and those that have not worked so well, and I'm able to bring that working knowledge to the table
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse education and training
- Budget management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Process improvements
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Policy development
- Issue resolution
Certification
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA): Risk Management license (inactive), Trauma Nursing Core Course, ACLS, BLS NIHSS
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager of CDU
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Travel RN
FLEXCARE STAFFING
02.2023 - 05.2024
RN ED
HCA Florida Capital Hospital/Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
RN in Emergency Department
MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse/Registered Nurse
Valley Healthcare
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TALLAHASSEE, FL
03.2017 - 08.2017
Travel Nurse
PARALLON WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
03.2016 - 03.2017
Director of Nursing, Corizon Healthcare
LEON COUNTY JAIL, TALLAHASSEE, FL
04.2015 - 03.2016
Travel Nurse PRN
US NURSING CORPORATION, DENVER, CO
05.2014 - Current
Director of Nursing, Center for Pain Management
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, FL
08.2013 - 06.2014
Nurse Manager
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Transfer Center and Interim Manager of Urgent Care
05.2012 - 08.2013
Administrator /Director of Nursing /Risk Manager
NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER
01.2009 - 04.2010
Travel Nurse/Registered Nurse
PARALLON WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT/ALL ABOUT STAFFING INC., VARIOUS LOCATIONS ED AND PCU
07.2007 - 04.2012
Occupational Health Clinic Director
IMC HEALTHCARE/BUCKEYE INC., PERRY, FL
01.2001 - 09.2003
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Full Time)
DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PERRY, FL PRN
04.1994 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University