Lisa Gifford, RN
Coral Springs,FL
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. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and shifts/call to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialist
HCA Woodmont
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring during interventional radiology procedures.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently coordinating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during examinations.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent assessment and documentation of vital signs, medical history, and medication administration.
- Minimized complications by promptly identifying and addressing any issues that arose during diagnostic or therapeutic treatments.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills while educating patients on procedural expectations, aftercare instructions, and overall health management strategies.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NURSE SPECIALIST
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Patient scheduling, education, sedation, and monitoring during image-guided procedures including: biopsy, angiogram, angioplasty, thrombectomy(EKOS), venous access and port placement, embolization, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and placement of drainage tubes
- Pre-procedure analysis of pertinent laboratory values and patient assessment
- Inform physician of patient's condition during procedures
- Proficient performance of BLS/ACLS protocols.
CARE ASSURE NURSE NAVIGATOR
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided an extension of service to specific patients meeting a criteria identified by 'high-risk' triggering software unique to HCA
- These include: Uninsured, new-onset arrhythmia, low ejection fraction, post myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, bariatric, and ER patients with spinal abnormalities
- Telephonic nursing care, follow-up on discharge services, home health arrangements and delivery of durable medical equipment
- Assistance with scheduling follow-up appointments with physicians and specialists
- Guidance and promotion of community services and healthcare for the uninsured.
CVICU-STAFF NURSE, RELIEF CHARGE
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2021
- Care of patients having heart, lung and vascular surgery including: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve repair/replacement, Cox Maze, Aneurysm repair, Thoracotomy, and Endarterectomy
- Post-procedural care of patients having Ablation, Pericardial Window, Pacemaker/Defibrillator insertion, and stent placement
- Served as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and nursing students
- Cross trained for Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Assisted physicians with assessment and bedside procedures including: Chest tube removal, Invasive line placement, Cardioversion, Transvenous pacemaker placement, Intubation, and Extubation
- Proficient with Ventilator management and weaning, Cardiac drips, Hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, Pacemakers, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Rapid transfusion, CVVHD, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
CVICU-STAFF NURSE
HCA Florida Westside Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Care of Open heart, thoracic and vascular surgery patients with duties and skills similar to those listed above
- Care of post Robotic 'off-pump' and 'minimally-invasive' open heart surgery patients.
CVICU-STAFF NURSE
Northridge Medical Center
03.1996 - 04.2008
- Duties and skills listed above
- Specialized in heart surgeries with Transmural Revascularization (TMR), Cox Maze, and high-risk Bariatric surgeries
- Post-discharge telephonic care for heart surgery patients
- Second Chance Heart Club' committee member (Organization of activities and reunion of prior heart surgery patients and all those who took part in their care).
GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT- STAFF NURSE
Boca Raton Community Hospital
08.1991 - 01.1994
- Care of postoperative and acutely ill patients
- Surgeries include: Vascular, gastrointestinal, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic, and ear/nose/throat.
TELEMETRY/SPECIAL CARE UNIT-STAFF/CHARGE NURSE
Boca Raton Community Hospital
01.1994 - 07.1994
- Cared for monitored cardiac patients
- Proficient in care of patients with Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmias, Cardiac drips, and Tracheostomies
- Served as mentor and preceptor to new staff and nursing students.
MICHAEL KULICK DDS,MD-COSMETIC/HAND SURGEON-OFFICE
Surgeon
08.1994 - 03.1995
- Education of prospective and current patients regarding surgical procedures, risks, and expected outcomes, sales and marketing, history and physicals
- Performed office procedures such as wound care, cast and suture removal
- Reviewed records for medical-legal and workers' compensation cases (Dr Kulick served as an expert witness in such cases)
- Recorded, organized and maintained data in trial pharmaceutical studies
- Assisted in the operating room with specific laser procedures relating to cosmetic and skin cancer treatment.
CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT-STAFF NURSE
Holy Cross Hospital
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Care of stable postoperative open heart surgery patients after extubation
- Cardiac monitoring, rehabilitation, nutritional counseling, wound care and discharge teaching.
Education
BACHELOR'S IN NURSING -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Tech Institute
Concord, NEW HAMPSHIRE05.1991
Skills
- Procedural patient education
- Interventional procedures
- Physician Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Conscious Sedation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Florida RN, 2532812, 10/01/23
- ACLS/BLS, 10/01/23
- CCRN, 04/30/27
- CSC-Certification in Surgical Cardiology, 11/30/24
- CMC-Certification in Medical Cardiology, 07/31/24
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialist
HCA Woodmont
05.2023 - Current
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NURSE SPECIALIST
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
07.2022 - Current
CARE ASSURE NURSE NAVIGATOR
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
CVICU-STAFF NURSE, RELIEF CHARGE
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2021
CVICU-STAFF NURSE
HCA Florida Westside Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2010
CVICU-STAFF NURSE
Northridge Medical Center
03.1996 - 04.2008
CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT-STAFF NURSE
Holy Cross Hospital
03.1995 - 03.1996
MICHAEL KULICK DDS,MD-COSMETIC/HAND SURGEON-OFFICE
Surgeon
08.1994 - 03.1995
TELEMETRY/SPECIAL CARE UNIT-STAFF/CHARGE NURSE
Boca Raton Community Hospital
01.1994 - 07.1994
GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT- STAFF NURSE
Boca Raton Community Hospital
08.1991 - 01.1994
BACHELOR'S IN NURSING -
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Tech Institute
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