Lisa Connell
Reedsville,WI
Summary
Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Team Lead
Holy Family Convent
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
MDS Coordinator
Homestead Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Participated in weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
MDS Nurse/RN Floor Nurse
Chilton Care Center
03.2001 - 02.2019
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Participated in weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Rivers Bend Health And Rehab
05.1995 - 03.2001
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI05.1995
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- EMR Systems
- Staffing Requirements
- Conflict Resolution
- Medication Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Interaction
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Status Updates
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Nurse Team Lead
Holy Family Convent
08.2022 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Homestead Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2022
MDS Nurse/RN Floor Nurse
Chilton Care Center
03.2001 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Rivers Bend Health And Rehab
05.1995 - 03.2001
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
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