Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Lisa Cortright

Kendal of Ithaca
Freeville,NY
20
years of professional experience

Experienced Registered Nurse with strong skills in medication administration, direct patient care, and patient assessments.

Work History

Registered Nurse

10 Months
Kendal of Ithaca | 12.2025 - 10.2026

Administered medications with attention to safety protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Delivered comprehensive direct patient care, addressing individual needs to enhance recovery. Completed treatments as ordered. Provided fall prevention strategies. Completed documentation accurately.

Registered Nurse

8 Months
Cayuga Medical Associates | 12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assessed resident conditions and reported changes to pjysician promptly.
  • Administered medications safely while following physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Documented nursing interventions and resident responses in electronic health records accurately.
  • Phone triage, scheduled appointments, provide lab results as directed.
  • Performed point of care testing, EKG's, education to patients, and BP monitoring.

Registered Nurse

1 Year 3 Months
Cayuga Medical Associates | 09.2023 - 12.2024

Roomed patients, collected information as needed for appointment.

Administered medication as ordered.

Collect specimens and transport to the lab

Performed oxygen qualification testing.

Phone triage, refill prescriptions, and provide physician instructions.

Charge Registered Nurse

16 Years 9 Months
Guthrie Medical Center | 11.2006 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated daily patient assignments and nursing workflows to support safe, efficient unit operations.
  • Supervised bedside nursing staff, providing guidance on prioritization, documentation, and patient care standards.
  • Communicated with providers, pharmacy, and ancillary departments to resolve care delays and maintain continuity.
  • Monitored patient acuity and adjusted staffing needs to match changing unit demands.
  • Mentored new nurses and float staff on charting expectations, workflow, and unit procedures.
  • Administered medications and performed treatments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jefferson Community College | Watertown, NY | 06-1994

Skills

Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Long-term care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kendal of Ithaca
12.2025 - 10.2026Read More

Registered Nurse

Cayuga Medical Associates
12.2024 - 08.2025Read More

Registered Nurse

Cayuga Medical Associates
09.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Charge Registered Nurse

Guthrie Medical Center
11.2006 - 08.2023Read More

Jefferson Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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Lisa Cortright