LISA EDMONSON
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and education. Strong focus on compassion and working with other team members.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Ambulatory
Buffalo, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated patient preparation for procedures, ensuring adherence to pre-operative and post-operative care protocols.
- Provided comprehensive explanations of care protocols and medication side effects to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
- Implemented and monitored personal and health data procedures to ensure HIPAA compliance and safeguard against information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Elderwood Assisted Living
Hamburg, NY
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Resident care, charting and assessments
- Managed IV's central lines and blood draws
- Supervised assistants, transcribed orders, worked closely with physicians to liaison to residents and loved ones
Supervising Registered Nurse
Aspire Of WNY
Buffalo, NY
12.2019 - 2020
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Facilitated patient care coordination among multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, improving onboarding effectiveness.
- Monitored patient outcomes and identified areas for quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse
UBMD Pediatrics Women and Children's Hospital
Buffalo, NY
07.2006 - 12.2019
- Administered comprehensive neonatal care, monitoring vital signs and responding to critical changes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Competent in PFT's, skin testing, mixing intradermal , ordering extracts, and nebulizing treatments
- Proficient in blood draws and performing HgbA1C test
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed medication dispensing and control. specializing in mixing and administrating immunotherapy.
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's and Children Hospital
Buffalo, NY
07.1990 - 02.2006
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered comprehensive neonatal care, monitoring vital signs and responding to critical changes.
- Educated families on infant care techniques, promoting effective bonding and developmental support.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Ambulatory
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Elderwood Assisted Living
06.2023 - 09.2023
Supervising Registered Nurse
Aspire Of WNY
12.2019 - 2020
Registered Nurse
UBMD Pediatrics Women and Children's Hospital
07.2006 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's and Children Hospital
07.1990 - 02.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Erie Community College