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Lisa Gardener AS/LPN

Naugatuck,CT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Nursing

Shiftkey
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on all floor.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.

Health and Wellness Director

Strive Senior Living
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.

Director of Clinical Services

Palm Garden Of Orlando
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for Nursing staff.
  • Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
  • Planned and assigned workload to 20-person nursing staff to direct patient care.

Executive Director

Savannah Court Of Orange City
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Charge Nurse

Waterbury Gardens
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Science

South University
Savannah, GA
06.2023

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Shelton, CT
11.2018

High School Diploma -

Adult Secondary High School
Saint Croix, USVI
05.2005

Skills

  • Facilities Oversight
  • Video Conferencing
  • Team Training
  • Relationship Building
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Budget Control
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Budget Administration
  • Discharge and Transfer Procedures
  • Wellness Services
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Staff Scheduling

Certification

CPR Instructor - American Red Cross

Timeline

Health and Wellness Director

Strive Senior Living
05.2023 - 11.2023

Director of Clinical Services

Palm Garden Of Orlando
03.2023 - 09.2023

Executive Director

Savannah Court Of Orange City
09.2022 - 03.2023

Agency Nursing

Shiftkey
01.2020 - Current

Charge Nurse

Waterbury Gardens
01.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Science

South University

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton

High School Diploma -

Adult Secondary High School

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