Lisa Schaefer Dawson
Registered Nurse
Vincennes,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and coworkers through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, ER, PRN
Lawrence County Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Travel Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2021 - Current
- Supervise direct patient care, perform patient assessments pre and post treatment, administer IV and oral medications, monitor vitals throughout treatment, monitor lab results, update medication dosages based of protocol and or physician orders
- Arrange patient and treatment schedules
- Monitor staff scheduling and adjust based off of patient census
- Provide overall operation throughout the shift and maintain treatment schedule in a timely manner
- Monitor compliance with all facility and state policies and procedures
- Continuously monitor changes in covid protocol, screen patients and staff daily
- Cover cohort facility as needed for covid positive patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols and support accurate treatment
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, Patient Care Technicians and ancillary staff.
Facility Administrator
Davita Dialysis
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 14 station dialysis unit, providing guidance and leadership to 10 employees .
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Worked at least 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Scheduling for staff and patients
- Payroll
Dialysis, Chronic II Registered Nurse
Davita
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Supervise direct patient care, perform patient assessments pre and post treatment, administer IV and oral medications, monitor vitals throughout treatment, monitor lab results, update medication dosages based of protocol and or physician orders
- Arrange patient and treatment schedules
- Monitor staff scheduling and adjust based off of patient census
- Provide overall operation throughout the shift and maintain treatment schedule in a timely manner
- Monitor compliance with all facility policies and procedures and state mandated laws
- Continuously monitor changes in covid protocol, screen patients and staff daily
- Cover cohort facility as needed for covid positive patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registerd Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Perform pre procedure assessments, update medication lists, complete all facility required documentation
- Start and maintain IV's pre procedure
- Schedule physician office and procedure appointments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonebridge Health Campus
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Observe and assess each patient on assigned unit
- Administer and document medication and treatments per physician orders
- Perform and document assessment on each assigned patient resident and develop plan of care
- Provided direct nursing care to residents
911 Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriffs Department
07.2002 - 05.2010
- Answered 911 calls from public and emergency personnel
- Assisted general public with emergency situations while coordinating with emergency personnel
- Coordinated and updated registered sex and violent offender records.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes IN05.2013
Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01.2012
High School Diploma -
Orleans Jr-Sr High School
Orleans, IN05.1998
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Patient focused
- Strong leadership skills
- Punctual
- Dependable
Certification
Indiana Nursing License
28210164A
Expires 10/2025
Registered Nurse - Compact
28210164C
Expires 10/2025
llinois Nursing License
041506129
Expires 08/31/2024
American Heart CPR
Expires 01/2025
American Heart ACLS
Expires 08/2024
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, ER, PRN
Lawrence County Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Facility Administrator
Davita Dialysis
01.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2021 - Current
Dialysis, Chronic II Registered Nurse
Davita
10.2015 - 01.2022
Registerd Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonebridge Health Campus
08.2012 - 06.2013
911 Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriffs Department
07.2002 - 05.2010
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Vincennes University
Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Orleans Jr-Sr High School
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