Lisa Bradford

• 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.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Received a Daisy award in January 2025
• Employee of the Quarter December 2024

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• 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.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.

• Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
• Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Will explain during interview.

While at Hospice of Wichita Falls, I had the pleasure to serve as Expansion Coordinator over the Vernon office, placing me directly in charge of at least 10 other staff members. This managerial position provided me with experience in task and patient delegation to other nurses, social work, and CNA visits. As a Hospice Care Nurse, it has been my pleasure to care for patients and their families through the final stages of life. I have helped patients be without pain and suffering, while assisting the family with grief counseling and coping with the loss of their loved ones. Through this experience, I have learned about my own compassion and gained much know ledge to carry into my future nursing career.

As a traveling nurse, this was my third travel assignment. I worked as a nurse in a very busy Level 3 Trauma/Emergency Room. As the largest Emergency Room in the Texas Panhandle, we had many different ambulance and flight services bringing us patients from the Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma regions that ranged anywhere from mass traumas, MVC's, shootings, stabbings, drug overdoses, and drunks, to sick pediatrics and elderly. While at this contract, I assisted in the opening of a new freestanding Emergency Room, as a satellite facility to the main ED.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

• Charged over a busy Emergency Room
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
• Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to the Emergency Department.
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
• Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting heart monitors.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
• Followed infection control procedures.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
• Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
• Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
• Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
• Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
• Strong Assessment Skills

As a Travel Nurse, I worked as a Charge Nurse in this extremely fast paced Level 4 Emergency Room.  As the only Emergency Room within 2 hours of itself and being walking distance from the border of Mexico, we saw patients that ranged anywhere from mass traumas, shootings, stabbings, Drug war casualties, MVC's, drug overdoses, pediatrics and elderly patients, and patients traveling from Mexico, seeking better medical care than what was available across the border.