Hi, I’m
Lisa Gerdes
Northwood,IA
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
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Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care. Productive nurse with proven track record of excellent customer service and consistent results. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency. Excellent skills in inserting PICC lines, Midlines, PIV and Accessing Ports.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Naven Health
In Home Infusion Nursing
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
Mayo Clinic Health System
Registered Nurse
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
Medovent Solutions
Registered Nurse Case Manager
05.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Mercy One Medical Center
Registered Nurse
09.1990 - 04.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Proficient in insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, Midlines, PIV and accessing Ports.
Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
04.1993
Skills
- Vaccine Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- ADL Assistance
- Case Management
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control Measures
- Medication Distribution
- IV Setup
- Patient Care Planning
- Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Consultation
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication and IV Administration
- Identifying Medication Reactions
- Customer Service
- Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
- Relationship Building
- Drug Ordering & Storage
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Disease Management Programs
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Coordination
Availability
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Timeline
In Home Infusion Nursing
Naven Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medovent Solutions
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center
09.1990 - 04.2022
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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