Lisa Cooley
Fostoria,OH
Summary
Expert in clinical leadership and problem-solving, ensuring optimal outcomes and efficient healthcare delivery.
Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Sojourn at Seneca
Tiffin, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Led nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw operational processes to ensure efficient resource allocation and workflow optimization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient-centered care plans, enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated staff performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Signet Health
Tiffin, OH
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Oregon, OH
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Mercy Health St Charles Hospital
Oregon, OH
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction with nursing care by providing compassionate and empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of unit policies and procedures while supporting their transition into the role.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Findlay05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2026
Skills
- Staff Development
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Department management
- Hiring and terminations
Certification
ANCC Board certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
BLS Certification
CPI Trainer
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Sojourn at Seneca
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Signet Health
03.2021 - 07.2024
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Mercy Health St Charles Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University