Lisa Dunn
Cosmopolis,WA
Summary
I have been an LPN for 40 years. I spent 29 years in general surgery. Twenty five of those years I spent learning many valuable skills under the training of Dr. Juris Macs M.D. one of the most accomplished general surgeons in the state of Washington. While working alongside a team of 13 general surgeons, I honed my ability to swiftly adjust to each doctor’s unique approach and requirements, serving as a vital link between the medical staff and patients.
I’m deeply thankful for the guidance and dedication the surgeons I had the privilege to work with invested in my education, shaping me into a nurse who can provide the highest level of care for our patients. As the youngest of a family of seven born as a boomer after my father came home from WWII, I always treat my patients as I hoped my parents would be treated.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Home Health & Hospice
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Regional Health General Surgeons
03.1990 - 03.2019
- Minimized potential medication errors by verifying orders and carefully administering prescribed therapies as directed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring proper execution of orders for better patient outcomes.
- Optimized the use of available resources in providing efficient nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs and preferences.
- Promoted patient education through clear explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.
- Fostered a trusting relationship with patients'' families by addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about the patients'' progress.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Set up and take down of surgical equipment needed for surgical procedures
- Assisted surgeons in medical procedures
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Was responsible for surgical supply inventory and reordered supplies as needed
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
06.1988 - 06.1990
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pacific Care Center - Resthaven
06.1985 - 06.1988
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing to assist physicians in diagnosing patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supervised and trained CNAs
Education
Certificate of Nursing LPN Program - Nursing
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA06-1985
Skills
- Medication dispensing and administration
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Diabetes management
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs and pulse oximetry tracking
- HIPAA compliance/protocols
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation, charting and communicating with doctor to ensure quality patient
- Documentation accuracy
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- BLS/CPR/AED/ADL certified
- Pre and post operative care
- Empathetic and compassionate voted Daily World Best of Harbor Nurse of the Year
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Home Health & Hospice
08.2020 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Regional Health General Surgeons
03.1990 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
06.1988 - 06.1990
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pacific Care Center - Resthaven
06.1985 - 06.1988
Certificate of Nursing LPN Program - Nursing
Grays Harbor College
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