Lisa Carrasco
Chief Nursing Officer
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Efficient Chief Nursing Officer recognized for implementing effective standards of nursing care in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Talented at preparing patient assessments, budget reports and expense reports. Specialties include Area of expertise and Area of expertise. Superb interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Specialty Hospital
Tucson, AZ
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Supervised staff of Number registered nurses, Number licensed practical nurses and Number certified nursing assistants.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for Number-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over Number employees across more than Number departments.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Favorite Health Care Staffing
Tucson, AZ
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Type critical care units.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Type patients.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Nurse Manager
Banner Health
Tucson, AZ
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher 07.2011 - 04.2014
Master - Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria 08.2019 - Current
Master's - Nursing Administration
South University
Savannah Georgia 08.2016 - 12.2017
Skills
Staff development and training
Acute care
Recruiting and Hiring
Policy and procedure adherence
Disease prevention education
Needs assessment
Recordkeeping
Patient care services coordination
Nursing staff management
Proficient in [Software]
Treatment plan implementation
Patient condition assessments
Patient treatment planning
HIPAA requirements
Occupancy strategies
Medication dispensing
Training and mentoring
Relationship building and retention
Drug inventory management
Healthy meal preparation
Hiring and recruitment
Project oversight
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Drug utilization review
Staff Management
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Team Building
Patient education and counseling
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Favorite Health Care Staffing
09.2020 - 04.2022
Master - Nursing
Bradley University
08.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
Banner Health
10.2017 - 12.2019
Master's - Nursing Administration
South University
08.2016 - 12.2017
Associate - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
07.2011 - 04.2014