LISA FRANKLIN
Riverview,FL
Summary
Patient-focused, dedicated, and compassionate Medical Professional with 20+ years of experience providing exceptional care for all patients. Ensures efficient, accurate, and individualized care by working with other healthcare providers to execute strategic plans. An exceptional team leader with an aptitude for communication and collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AMBULATORY RN
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in an outpatient oncology setting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, medication regimens, and symptom management
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Provide comprehensive nursing education for patients undergoing breast surgery, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and reconstructive procedures
- Coordinate care with breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, and nurse navigators
- Assist with clinic procedures such as biopsies, Prevena and JP drain removal
Dialysis Nurse
DAVITA KIDNEY CARE
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients before, during, and after hemodialysis sessions to reduce adverse events.
- Implement and enforce strict infection control protocols to minimize the risk of infections during hemodialysis procedures.
- Improve patient compliance through a comprehensive education program, leading to better health outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs and self-administration of medication.
- Administer medications to patients weekly following established protocols, maintaining adherence to medication schedules, minimizing errors, and promoting patient safety.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Clean and connect fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measure and record patients’ pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Verify treatment orders relevant to the dialysis treatment for each individual patient.
- Prime dialyzer and bloodlines, recording patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Clean and dress permanent and temporary catheters.
- Monitor patients, adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record information.
Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Adult Medicine
ST. ELIZABETH’S MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Educated patients on the use of cardiac Holter monitors and diabetic pen administration.
- Completed and/or coordinated treatment orders prescribed by the MD during the visit (e.g., vaccination, medication administration, consult with pharmacist or case manager).
- Performed medication reconciliation reviews.
- Dosed warfarin based on INR results and assessments, following appropriate protocols.
- Answered queries and suggested treatment, ensuring patients understood any determinations to be followed up with an in-house consultation when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for callers to see physicians when necessary.
- Regularly checked messages and responded within twenty-four hours.
- Provided follow-up and advice to patients who had been seen in the ER or discharged from the hospital.
- Conducted patient triage.
Team Nurse, Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine Department
WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Interpreted INR results and adjusted warfarin dosing using practice guidelines and clinical judgment for each patient, based on providers’ instructions.
- Assessed for signs and symptoms of bleeding or thromboembolism, and appropriately referred patients to physicians.
- Established patients with Acelis for home INR monitoring.
- Implemented physicians’ orders, performed routine procedures, and administered medications.
- Triaged and counseled patients and family members on disease prevention, health maintenance, medical conditions, and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients.
- Removed sutures and dressed wounds.
- Taught hypertensive and diabetic pen administration (Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Vivitrol).
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant Supervisor
WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Rebuilt and revamped clinical workflow structure.
- Created a clean and soiled room per OHS standards.
- Initiated and provided training and workflow for POC A1C and other testing.
- Provided backup support for the medical assistant team, including all functions of a medical assistant.
- Supervised the work and performance of medical assistants and conducted interviews for new medical associates.
- Assisted with the training of new and existing medical assistants.
- Coordinated inventory, ordering, and supply stock maintenance of medical supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Adult Medicine Department
The Dimock Center, Roxbury, MA
Roxbury, MA
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained detailed and accurate records during patient examinations to ensure quality of care.
- Acquired prior authorizations for medication and radiological testing.
- Updated the EMR system with current and accurate information on patient status, medications, and tests.
- Prepared and administered medications and immunizations under the guidance/orders of RN or provider.
- Maintained exam rooms and equipment within infection control standards.
- Obtained specimens as ordered by the provider.
- Provided hypertensive and diabetic teaching to patients.
- Educated patients on the use and benefits of equipment such as blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant Supervisor / Endocrine Program
The Dimock Center, Roxbury, MA
Roxbury, MA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised medical assistants.
- Served as the lead for day-to-day workflow issues and office procedures.
- Trained new hires on policies, procedures, and job duties.
- Maintained inventory and ordered medical supplies for the entire clinic.
- Roomed patients, prepared and cleaned exam rooms, and collected patients’ histories and appropriate vital signs.
- Performed POC testing and electrocardiograms.
- Trained patients on the use of home glucose monitoring and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM).
- Performed placement and removal of CGM devices.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Administrative Assistant / Bone Density Tech, Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Boston, MA
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed bone density testing.
- Updated patient demographics, insurance, and obtained specialty referrals as needed.
- Obtained patient information and materials as needed from referral sources. Maintained patient records for physicians.
- Maintained physicians’ administrative and clinical calendars.
- Assisted licensed practitioners by queuing prescriptions for renewal and performed an initial review of medication listings for accuracy in the electronic medical record (Web OMR).
Licensed Practical Nurse, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Boston, MA
03.2013 - 04.2017
- Answered and screened telephone calls, took accurate messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff.
- Maintained the clinic flow for up to eight practitioners.
- Conducted medication reviews and obtained random blood sugar assessments.
- Completed vital signs, EKGs, and thyroid biopsies.
- Performed daily checks of examination rooms for appropriate stock levels of supplies.
Lab Support Tech / Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Collected blood specimens for clinicians and/or medical technologists for clinical analyses, evaluations, and/or diagnostic purposes.
- Performed venipuncture on patients of various ages, including heel sticks, following universal standard precautions.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Laboure College
Boston, MA01-2022
Associates of Arts - undefined
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA01-2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA01-2011
Skills
- Medisoft, Sunquest, Centricity, Logician (EWS), EPIC, E-clinical work (ECW), Clinical Computing System (CCC), Athena, Cerner,
- EKG’s, Nebulizer treatment, Bone Density Testing, Phlebotomy, IV placement, Port access and deaccess
Certification
- Registered Nurse, in the State of Florida (License # RN9658355)
- Registered Nurse, 2022 in the State of Massachusetts (License # RN2361540)
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Massachusetts (License # LN88777)
- First Aid, CPR
- National Phlebotomy Association
- Certified Bone Density Tech (CBDT)
- Member of American Heart Association
- Member of Black Nurses Rock New England
- Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA)
Timeline
AMBULATORY RN
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
DAVITA KIDNEY CARE
07.2024 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Adult Medicine
ST. ELIZABETH’S MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - 08.2024
Team Nurse, Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine Department
WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
02.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant Supervisor
WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
03.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Adult Medicine Department
The Dimock Center, Roxbury, MA
10.2018 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant Supervisor / Endocrine Program
The Dimock Center, Roxbury, MA
10.2017 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse / Administrative Assistant / Bone Density Tech, Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
04.2017 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
03.2013 - 04.2017
Lab Support Tech / Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2013
Associates of Arts - undefined
Roxbury Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Roxbury Community College
Registered Nurse -
Laboure College