Lisa Estes
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Compassionate medical professional with extensive experience providing patient-centered care in acute care settings. Proven ability to develop patient treatment plans and effectively collaborate with healthcare teams. Adept at quickly assessing and responding to critical situations and adept at charting and documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Charge Nurse
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Optimized resource allocation by consistently updating and maintaining accurate patient information in electronic medical records.
- Streamlined workflow processes by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to their skills and expertise.
- Enhanced staff efficiency by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new and experienced nurses.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through effective communication strategies that engendered trust and rapport between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Surgery
Niswonger Children's Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Documented patient progress notes according to established policies and procedures
- Provided post-operative care to surgical patients including wound management, pain control and infection prevention
- Administered medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
- Performed pre-operative assessments of patients prior to surgery
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored vitals and provided appropriate medical care
- Initiated IVs for fluid administration or medication delivery as ordered by physicians
PACU Registered Nurse
Greeneville Community Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergent situations that arose during shift operations
- Provided post-operative care to patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing pain levels
- Assessed patient condition and responded accordingly, utilizing critical thinking skills when making decisions
- Provided education regarding pain management strategies for both pre-and post-operative periods
- Monitored patient's response to anesthesia as well as level of consciousness following surgery
- Observed safety protocols at all times while providing nursing care in the PACU setting
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ballad Health/Laughlin Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2022
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
Education
Associate In Nursing - Nursing
Walters State Community College
05.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
South Greene High School
Greeneville, Tennessee05.1985
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Perioperative Nursing
- IV Administration
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Monitoring Recovery
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Operation Preparation
- IV Insertion
Certification
- Nursing License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PACU Charge Nurse
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Surgery
Niswonger Children's Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
Greeneville Community Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ballad Health/Laughlin Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
South Greene High School
Associate In Nursing - Nursing
Walters State Community College
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