Lisa Gilliard
Greenville,South Carolina
Summary
Obtain a nursing position in your facility
I’ve been awarded several “ Living the Select way”. Coworkers have an opportunity to praise each others outstanding work ethics. Also participate in our CAP program.
I’ve also trained as a Nursing case manager. Helping our patients navigate through the system and with placement after the discharge from our hospital.
I've also been trained as a unit preceptor for new nurses and nurses that come to the unit for their practicum.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Regency Hospital of the Upstate
Anderson, SC
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
Hepatitis A Investigator
DHEC
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Investigate and contact trace newly diagnosed patients with Hepatitis A
- Review the labs and speak to the Infection Preventionist about the reason the patient was seen at their facility
- Review signs and symptoms patient experienced or is currently experiencing
- Gather a contact list from the patient
- Interview the contacts and offer Hepatitis A vaccine to the asymptomatic contacts
- If the contact has symptoms suggestion, they seen their primary care physician, urgent care or ER
- Send contact’s information to their local Health Department
- Once the contact has received the vaccine the Health Department returns the form to be attached to the contact’s file
Contract Nurse
Advance Nursing
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Staff nurse for local Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Provide direct patient care to patients on rehab and long-term units which includes but not limited to delivering prescribed medication and providing wound care treatments
- Teach patients and families about their specific disease process
- Instructing them on the best practice necessary to help them return home if that is their discharge plan as prescribed by their medical team
- Directly involved in the long-term treatment of patients with the goal of improving their quality of life
RN
Regency Hospice of Greenville
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Experience includes but not limited providing patient care to terminally ill or dying patients to help ensure their comfort and quality of their remaining days, rather than working to cure or fix a patient
- Supervise CNA who provides patient’s ADL at the provided schedule
- Attend weekly staff meeting to discuss patient care and needs
- Coordinate care with MD in order to provide end of life care based on needs of individual patients and families
- Provide support for families during the end-of-life process
- A source for questions and concerns for patients and families
- Prepare patient for mortuary after the patient dies
RN, Transitional Unit
Alpha Heath and Rehab
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Direct care for 14-22 patients that are transitioning from the hospital setting to home, assisted living, or long-term care
- Medication administration, treatments and physical assessments daily
- Admissions paper work, daily audits, and documentation
- Supervise non-clinical staff
- Make shift assignments from non-clinical staff
- Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care
- Evaluates the resident’s responses to nursing interventions
- Selects and institutes nursing intervention that might be required to stabilize a Resident’s condition and/or prevent complications
- Consults with physician or licensed independent practitioner as needed
- Clarifies orders or treatment regimen as needed
- Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and administers same
- Reports and documents the resident’s symptoms, responses and status
- Designs, promotes and organizes resident education and counseling based on health needs
- Collaborates with the resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the resident’s significant other(s) in the interest of the resident’s healthcare
RN, Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Preform nursing duties in the home of the patient
- Assess the patient from head to toe daily, which includes but not limited to vital signs
- Act as a support for the medical team when accompanying patient to office visits; since routine care is preformed twice a week
- Also act as a support for immediate family and a resource for questions related to patient’s medical care
- Preform nursing duties that include but not limited to total needs of patient
- Inform his medical team if need be of any changes that are observed
- Paper documentation is noted throughout the day which serves a time documentation for pay
- Administer medications per MD orders
- Assist medical team in determining ongoing plan of care for patient
- Total care of patients ADL's
RN, Recovery Room Nurse
Bon Secours/St Francis Hospital
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Monitor and recover patient’s post-surgery
- Observe patient's vital signs and report any variance from admission status
- Ongoing and continuous monitoring for issues related to sedation and pain management
- Work closely with the Anesthesiologists and Surgeons on discharge planning
- Review plan for care for the patient in the home setting
- Educate patients and families on pain control to achieve the best outcome
- Educate patient on detrimental effects experienced related to smoking and other unhealthy life style choices
- Serve as a patient advocate
- Follow up with patients the day after surgery in an effort to achieve the best outcome
- Server as a liaison for patient and surgeon
RN, Pediatric ER
Greenville Hospital Systems
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Greenville Memorial
- Triage, acute care and critical care of pediatric patients
- Medication administration, educating parents on the care of their children
- Discharging teaching and documenting the care of each patient while in the emergency room
- Greenville Memorial
RN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Assess acute patient health status, care planning, and administration of medications and treatments
LPN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Assess patient's health status and deliver medication order by physicians
- Direct patient care
Airport Sale Agent
Express Jet
Greer, South Carolina
08.2003 - 01.2007
- Assist passengers checking in for their flights
- Various back-office services
Resale Representative
NewSouth Communications
Greenville, South Carolina
05.2000 - 11.2001
- Assisted new client with their installation of their local telephone lines
Business Sales Executive
Airgate PCS
Greer, South Carolina
12.1999 - 04.2000
- Established new lines of service for business customers
Retail Sales Agent
SunCom
Greenville, South Carolina
12.1998 - 12.1999
- Established new mobile lines of service for business customers
Customer Service Supervisor
MCI Telecom
Greenville, South Carolina
03.1995 - 06.1996
- Managed a team of 15-20 customer service representatives in caring for client's needs and concerns
Customer Service Representative
MCI Telecom
Greenville, South Carolina
12.1993 - 03.1995
- Answered 125 calls a day, assisting clients with their needs and concerns
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, South CarolinaDiploma of Heath Sciences - Major in Registered Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South CarolinaHigh School Diploma - General Studies
J. L. Mann High School
Greenville, South Carolina06.1983
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Research abilities
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Report Development
- Data review
- Interviewing witnesses
- Interrogation skills
- Witness interviews
- Calm in crisis situations
- Report Preparation
- Compliance Assessment
- Records Management
References
Available Upon Request
Relatedcoursework
- Clinical Experience in Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Psychiatry
- Medical/Surgical
- Geriatric Nursing (long-term care)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Regency Hospital of the Upstate
05.2021 - Current
Hepatitis A Investigator
DHEC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Contract Nurse
Advance Nursing
06.2017 - 09.2020
RN
Regency Hospice of Greenville
11.2015 - 01.2017
RN, Transitional Unit
Alpha Heath and Rehab
04.2015 - 09.2015
RN, Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 05.2015
RN, Recovery Room Nurse
Bon Secours/St Francis Hospital
03.2012 - 01.2014
RN, Pediatric ER
Greenville Hospital Systems
05.2009 - 02.2012
RN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
01.2008 - 05.2009
LPN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
05.2007 - 02.2008
Airport Sale Agent
Express Jet
08.2003 - 01.2007
Resale Representative
NewSouth Communications
05.2000 - 11.2001
Business Sales Executive
Airgate PCS
12.1999 - 04.2000
Retail Sales Agent
SunCom
12.1998 - 12.1999
Customer Service Supervisor
MCI Telecom
03.1995 - 06.1996
Customer Service Representative
MCI Telecom
12.1993 - 03.1995
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Diploma of Heath Sciences - Major in Registered Nursing
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
J. L. Mann High School