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Lisa Daugherty

Rockford,IL

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical education expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven committed to improving patient outcomes and to further enhance healthcare delivery.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wound and Ostomy Nurse

UW Health
Rockford, Il
01.2021 - Current
  • Specializes in treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions in the clinical outpatient and hospital setting.
  • Works closely with interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with providers to ensure personalized treatment plans are in place to ensure infection prevention and enhance wound healing
  • Strong communication and leadership skills teaching wound care and ostomy protocols to staff and student nurses
  • Educates patients, families and caregivers on wound care and ostomy procedures along with preventative measures to increase success in the home setting

Program Director of Hyperbaric Clinic

Restorix Health
Rockford, Il
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Ensured the delivery of consistent, high quality patient care through a blend of hands on and leadership by example approach.
  • Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.

Care Transition Coordinator/Wound Care Specialist

Heartland Hospice
Rockford, IL
04.2013 - 07.2018
  • Completes comprehensive assessments including physical, mental, and spiritual
  • Collects data via medical records and assessment, documenting to evaluate and ensure patient eligibility under hospice, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines
  • Proficient with medical ICD-10 coding
  • Collaborates with physicians, medical personnel, supportive staff, and families providing education and assistance with the transition to hospice services along with advanced wound care
  • Therapeutic communication and active listening to support the needs of the patient and their families
  • Ongoing teaching to patients, families, supportive staff and the community regarding disease progression, death and dying, and end of life care.
  • Assist with medical and symptom management and provide skilled nursing care
  • Precepted new and student nurses to the agency and ensure compliance of HIPAA as well as hospice rules and regulations.

RN Case Manager

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center
Rockford, IL
09.2010 - 04.2013
  • Case manages patient load overseeing overall care from all of the disciplines of the IDT
  • Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.

Registered Nurse

Van Matre Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
Rockford, IL
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Purdue Northwest University
Hammond, IN
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Nursing Education
  • Communication and Leadership
  • Curriculum Development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Clinical Documentation Integrity
  • Data Analysis
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Preceptorship and Mentorship
  • Team Collaboration
  • Quality Improvement
  • Product Evaluation
  • Clinical Operations
  • Case Management
  • ICD-10 Coding
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Family Education
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Wound and Ostomy Management
  • Leadership and Program Management
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Cultural Competence
  • Triage
  • Policy and Procedure Compliance
  • Palliative Care
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Certification

  • CWCN- Certified Wound Care Nurse since 2012
  • CFCN- Certified Foot Care Nurse since 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wound and Ostomy Nurse

UW Health
01.2021 - Current

Program Director of Hyperbaric Clinic

Restorix Health
08.2018 - 01.2021

Care Transition Coordinator/Wound Care Specialist

Heartland Hospice
04.2013 - 07.2018

RN Case Manager

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center
09.2010 - 04.2013

Registered Nurse

Van Matre Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Purdue Northwest University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anthony College of Nursing

Lisa Daugherty