Lisa Fowler
Aurelia,IA
Summary
I obtained my LPN degree in July 1987. I started my first job at Cherokee Mental Health in Aug 1987 working with children and adults with severe mental illness. I worked there for the next 17 yrs, while working there I obtained my RN Degree. I worked at Cherokee Mental health as a RN for 1 year then I left there and worked for Jacksion Recovery as an Addiction Nurse in 2000 working with patients and family, completed prescreening for substance abuse tx monitored staff and scheduling was involed group therapy and set up outpt tx. I started working at Buena Vista Regional Medical Cente in April 2006 on the Medical surgical untit and currently in adult Psyc unit.
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering several years of clinical experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients, great team player and dependable.
Certified in BLS ACLS
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Storm Lake, Iowa
04.2006 - Current
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Recivery
Cherokee Ia, IA
07.2000 - 04.2026
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
State of Iowa Cherokee Mental Health
Cherokee, Iowa
08.1987 - 05.2000
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake, IA08-1987
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Mobility Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Documenting vitals
- SBAR communication
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR Systems
- Long-Term Care
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jackson Recivery
07.2000 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
State of Iowa Cherokee Mental Health
08.1987 - 05.2000
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
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