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Lisa Domzalski

Parma Heights,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse with 15+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Nightingale Nurses
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse

Regency Hospital
05.2013 - Current
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Managed care for post-operative patients
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD, TBI and pneumonia
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Assisted patients with daily functions
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels
  • Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsonʹs, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease
  • Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Registered Nurse

Parma Community General Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2013
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Managed care for post-operative patients
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Assisted patients with daily functions
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels
  • Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsonʹs, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease
  • Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Patient Care Assistant II

Parma Community General Hospital
05.2001 - 12.2007
  • Performed EKG's
  • Inserted/removed Foley catheters
  • Obtained accuchecks
  • Obtained/reported vital statistics
  • Recorded dietary intake
  • Measured and recorded input/output
  • Provided personal hygiene for patients
  • Documented patient information via computer
  • Applied/removed simple sterile dressings
  • Provided a therapeutic environment for patients
  • Managed delegated tasks of patient care for up to 13 patients
  • Performed clerical duties
  • Answered/transferred phone calls
  • Relayed important messages in a timely fashion
  • Read and entered physician's orders into computer.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Parma, OH
01.2007

Medical Assisting -

Remington College
Maple Heights, OH
01.2001

High School Diploma -

South High School
Cleveland, OH
01.1999

Skills

  • Qualified lab result evaluator
  • Accomplished in radiology diagnostics
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Neurology awareness
  • Preceptor
  • Patient/family focused
  • Knowledge of intravenous therapy
  • EPIC knowledge
  • Telemetry proficient
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Qualified critical care nurse (ICU-step down)
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Safe NG tube insertion and removal
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Patient positioning competency
  • Feeding assistance aptness
  • Tracheotomy/Vent care
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Chest pain management experience
  • Blood administration experience
  • Medication administration experience
  • Telemedicine experience
  • Charge Nurse/Supervisor experience
  • Post surgical care experience
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care

References

available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nightingale Nurses
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Regency Hospital
05.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Parma Community General Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2013

Patient Care Assistant II

Parma Community General Hospital
05.2001 - 12.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

Medical Assisting -

Remington College

High School Diploma -

South High School
Lisa Domzalski