Lisa Ford

Full time operating room nurse. Duties include circulating in the operating room. Occasion use of surgical scrub technician skills. Coordinating with staff and physicians to provide safe and excellent care while in the surgical suite. Facilitating the organization and implementation of specialties including: Otolaryngology, Plastics, Urology, General and Gynecological surgery.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• 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.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.