Lisa Grace
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill,NC
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in direct patient care and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary practice and optimal patient outcomes. Brings over a decade of research experience grounded in academic rigor, critical inquiry, and cross-disciplinary engagement. Reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to providing efficient, compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises, with a focus on stabilization and recovery,
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, 4 Neurosciences
7 Years 9 Months- Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse (RN) | 30-Bed Inpatient Psychiatric Services — Crisis Stabilization, Geriatric Psychiatry & Postpartum Care
- Responded to hospital-wide behavioral emergencies, providing de-escalation and support to promote patient and staff safety.
- Coordinated staff scheduling and daily staffing assignments
- Led the Falls Committee and implemented evidence-based fall-prevention strategies, resulting in recognition for measurable improvements in patient safety.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
2 Years- Developed and executed research protocols and experiments
- Managed tissue and blood bank operations for clinical studies
- Conducted data collection and analysis using statistical software to support research objectives.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Gynecologic Oncology
13 Years- Guided medical residents and fellows in conducting research projects.
- Facilitated fund management processes to ensure proper allocation and tracking of resources
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
Skills
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Assessment
Crisis Intervention & de-escalation
Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation & EHR Proficiency (EPIC)
Clinical Leadership & Team Coordination
Staff Training
Mentorship & Professional Development
Affiliations
- Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (APMHNP)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Psychiatric Nursing Association (APNA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Certification # 2025100837
- Registered Nurse: License #316821 – Expires 2026-11-30
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) – Expires 2027-08
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, 4 Neurosciences
UNC Medical Center
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Duke University
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Gynecologic Oncology
Duke University
01.2003 - 01.2016Read More
East Carolina University
Master of Science in Nursing
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University of North Carolina Greensboro
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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NC State University
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
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