Lisa D'Avella
Winthrop,MA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with more than 25 years of experience caring for patients in LTC and Sub Acute units. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Unit Manager
AdviniaCare
Chelsea, MA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
- Ensured compliance with current federal and state regulations regarding healthcare delivery systems.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to promote communication between departments within the facility.
- Coordinated the discharge planning process for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN
Light House Nursing Care Center
Revere, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Administer medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording and monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens and interpreting lab results.
LPN Field Nurse
IntelyCare
Quincy, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording and monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens and interpreting lab results.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
Staff Nurse
Light House Nursing Care Center
Revere, MA
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Monitored patient condition, progress and medication side effects, accurately recording and reporting on changes.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees , offering insight and assistance related to situations that occurs on the unit.
HEDIS Reviewer
SIgnature Staffing/BMCHealthNet
Boston, MA
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Generate the initial calls to the providers to prepare for HEDIS reviews
- Contact provider office to request medical records and schedule onsite visits
- Reviewing multiple charts on a daily basis
- Extracting the necessary data, ie -- test dates, diagnosis, etc.
- Enter the extracted records and data into the application
- Taking on ad- projects as directed by the HEDIS manager to ensure completion and accuracy of the project
Data Analyst
Medassurant
Annapolis, MD
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Managed onsite medical record review for customers as required by the project’s specifications.
- Oversee all process checks to ensure proper completion and correct frequency.
- Worked with off-site teams to complete projects by due date.
Staff Nurse
Cliff House Nursing Center
Winthrop, MA
02.1996 - 04.2001
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to enhance long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented responses to stay on top of changes in patient conditions.
- Coordinated care for up to 32 patients per shift in busy [Type]LTCraints for optimal care delivery.
- Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Utilized extensive nursing expertise in management of all patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Massachusetts Soldiers Hom
Chelsea, MA1989
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Computerized charting specialist
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Care planning
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medical record analysis and review specialist
Timeline
LPN/Unit Manager
AdviniaCare
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Light House Nursing Care Center
01.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
IntelyCare
04.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Light House Nursing Care Center
10.2018 - 05.2022
HEDIS Reviewer
SIgnature Staffing/BMCHealthNet
01.2014 - 05.2017
Data Analyst
Medassurant
10.2007 - 06.2011
Staff Nurse
Cliff House Nursing Center
02.1996 - 04.2001
LPN - Nursing
Massachusetts Soldiers Hom
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