Lisa Bush
Bay Minette,AL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of nursing in the following areas: Critical Care NICU, Obstetrics, Emergency Nursing, and EMS Critical Care/Flight Nursing.
Nationally Certified CEN and CFRN with Masters level education in the field of Nursing and Hospital Administration and Leadership.
Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with a multitude of conditions, injuries, and disorders.
Proficient Nurse Manager adept at maintaining efficient, high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management.
Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and promote employee development. Proficient in the coordination and development of educational programs for professionals in areas of both personal and professional development.
Dedicated healthcare professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Manager
North Baldwin Infirmary
10.1997 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, and allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Flight Nurse
Medstar Aircare
04.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation
- Assessed patients immediately to determine the best facility for transport and ensure the prioritization of care steps
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of South Alabama
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Same as below
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Jackson Medical Center
06.1997 - 10.1997
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Jackson Medical Center
01.1996 - 06.1997
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Neuro Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
12.1990 - 12.1994
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Healthcare Administration And Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL12.1992
Skills
- Patient care administration
- Critical care
- Unit administration
- Staff Development and Preceptorship
- Data gathering and analysis
- Training seminars
- Operational improvement
- Team management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Budget Control
- Capital Budget Management
- Professional Development
Accomplishments
- North Baldwin Chamber Of Commerce Member
- Used Microsoft Word/Excel to develop multiple spreadsheets, grid sheets, and other documents for finance and quality tracking.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams on system projects including: Opioid Task Force, Patient Safety, Emergency Department Consortium, Stroke Steering Committee, RSP Focus Group, Neuroscience for Excellence, HCAPS/STAR Committee, and other facility and system quality and safety committees.
- Participation with the Community Cardiac Stat Program
- Formation of the Stroke Program in conjunction with GWTG AHA and UAB resulting in Silver Level award for year 1.
- Development of community Outreach programs for BLS and other First Responder education
- Successful implementation of multiple Top 3 projects and FMEA for North Baldwin Infirmary.
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor Status Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
- TNCC Certification/Instructor Status
- TPATC Certification
- CEN National Certification
- CFRN National Certification
- ABLS Advanced Burn Life Support
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Medstar Aircare
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of South Alabama
01.1998 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Manager
North Baldwin Infirmary
10.1997 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Jackson Medical Center
06.1997 - 10.1997
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Jackson Medical Center
01.1996 - 06.1997
Neuro Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
12.1990 - 12.1994
Master of Science - Nursing in Healthcare Administration And Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
University of Mobile
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