Lisa Graff
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with several years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care within diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in conducting rapid and accurate assessments while remaining calm under pressure, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and physicians to uphold high standards of care. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing healthcare practices through teamwork and dedication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics Northwest Ps
Tacoma, WA
01.1997 - Current
- Facilitated patient access to targeted healthcare resources.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinic policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, allergy injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Managed medication administration according to physician directives.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WA12-1996
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Multnomah University
Portland05-1994
Minor - Music
Multnomah University
Portland, OR05-1994
Skills
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Clinical assessment
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Healthcare collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Triage management
- Documentation practices within EPIC EHR
- Problem resolution
- Strong medical ethic
- Pediatric nursing
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Administering immunizations and allergy injections
Certification
- Multi-state RN license
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics Northwest Ps
01.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Multnomah University
Minor - Music
Multnomah University
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