Lisa Boone
Parkersburg,WV
Summary
Skilled Nursing House Supervisor, with proven leadership in managing nursing staff and coordinating patient care. Knowledgeable in healthcare regulations, while ensuring safety protocols are met. Demonstrated strength in fostering communication between departments, enhancing patient satisfaction and improving operations efficiency. Previously made significant impact by implementing streamlined workflow processes and instilling a positive work environment for staff members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nurse Instructor
Wood County Schools
Parkersburg, WV
2020 - 08.2023
- Developed lesson plans for clinical and laboratory experiences based on course objectives.
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes to ensure that educational standards were met.
- Supervised and evaluated student performance during clinical rotations in acute care settings.
- Assisted students with developing their critical thinking skills by engaging them in discussions regarding case studies related to their field of study.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Advised students on academic progress and provided guidance on career options within the field of practical nursing.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, test scores, assignments, and other relevant data for evaluation purposes.
- Collaborated with faculty members from other departments to develop innovative teaching methods for use in the classroom setting.
- Incorporated technology into lectures by utilizing online resources or multimedia presentations.
- Organized field trips to medical facilities for hands-on practice opportunities for students.
- Monitored exam results to determine areas needing improvement in the curriculum or instruction methods used.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to practical nursing education programs.
- Created a positive learning environment through active listening and open communication with students.
- Reviewed textbooks, journals, articles, and other materials related to practical nursing theory and practice.
- Utilized assessment tools such as rubrics or surveys when evaluating student performance.
- Provided feedback on individual student progress throughout the semester via one-on-one meetings or group discussions.
- Encouraged active participation among all students during class discussions or lab activities.
- Displayed empathy towards struggling learners by offering additional support outside of regular class hours.
- Monitored student growth.
- Worked with students to ensure comprehensive success.
Nurse Supervisor
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Assessed clinical competency of nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Monitored patient care activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services across the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Evaluated new technologies or techniques related to nursing practice and trained staff accordingly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, pharmacists, social workers.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals outside the organization.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time-off requests.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Coordinated off island transfers to higher level of care to include additional staff for transport if required
- Arranged off island hotel stays for staff and return transport to island as needed
- Communicated with Boston Medflight and Coast Guard for arrangement of transfer
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Coordinated emergent and non-emergent-surgery off hours and weekends
- Developed and implemented electronic communication tool between supervision and management (did not have electronic tool prior to this)
- Developed and implemented method to track bodies in morgue (no way of tracking prior to this)
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Provided emergency care of critical patients on Coast Guard transport off island to Mass General Hospital in Boston
Staff Nurse
Advantage Rn
Boca Raton, FL
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing effective pain management.
- Provided detailed instructions to families regarding post-discharge care.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, central line insertions, chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, and suturing of wounds.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Managed multiple high stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing quality care to all patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Developed plans of care for each patient based on individual needs and clinical assessment findings.
- Coordinated discharge planning including follow up appointments and home health orders as needed.
- Provided education to family members about disease processes, medications, nutrition.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across multiple disciplines regarding changes in patient status or plan of care.
- Implemented policies and procedures related to infection control standards within the Emergency Room setting.
- Monitored supplies inventory levels and placed orders as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with other departments throughout the hospital such as laboratory services or radiology departments when ordering tests or obtaining results.
- Responded quickly during code blue events while following established protocols.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Readied patient for surgery
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Wound Care Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg, WV
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses resulting from their wounds.
- Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness regarding current wound status and interventions performed.
- Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices., for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Ensured proper disposal of contaminated materials used in the course of treating wounds.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Conducted initial assessment of wound to include accurate measurement and description of wound(s) to include weekly photos
- Assisted physician to apply bioengineered skin over clean, non-infected wounds
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Staff Nurse Mental Health
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg, WV
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Nurse Supervisor
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg, WV
06.2004 - 02.2007
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Monitored patient care activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Analyzed data related to nurse staffing levels, overtime hours worked, sick leave taken.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals outside the organization.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time-off requests.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients As needed.
- Coordinated surgery during evenings, weekends and holidays
- Responded to emergencies such as Code Blue, ED traumas, etc.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
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Interim Manager Emergency Department
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg, WV
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase efficiency of operations.
- Attended monthly management meetings for policy changes, communication and implementation
- Attended monthly physician meetings
- Member of Emergency Management Team
- Prepared and submitted annual department budget
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization and provided solutions.
- Prepared and submitted quarterly reports of LWOTs and AMAs to upper management
- Successful development and implementation of measures to reduce LWOTs and AMAs
- Conducted interviews for hiring staff in ED
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV12.2005
Skills
- Emergency Trained
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Oversight
- Curriculum Development
- Exam Preparation
- Lessons Planning
- Clinical Oversight
- Schedule Coordination
- Policy Updates
- Schedule Management
- Process Improvements
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Task Delegation
- CTE certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
Advantage Rn
02.2011 - 04.2012
Wound Care Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
09.2009 - 02.2011
Staff Nurse Mental Health
Camden Clark Medical Center
09.2007 - 08.2009
Nurse Supervisor
Camden Clark Medical Center
06.2004 - 02.2007
Practical Nurse Instructor
Wood County Schools
2020 - 08.2023
Interim Manager Emergency Department
Camden Clark Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wheeling Jesuit University
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