Lisa Grathen
Plano
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 13 years experience in an acute care dialysis and surgical services in the hospital, and dialysis in chronic clinic setting. Before becoming a RN, 20 years of Certified Nursing Assistant and EMT/ER Tech experience. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals, to collaborate the best care for each patient cared for.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated nursing care in clinic, through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with family members.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other staff to provide quality patient care.
PACU Nurse
HSHS St Nicholas Hospital, Aurora Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nurse Manager, Dialysis Chronic Clinic
Fresenius Dialysis
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
Clinic Coordinator
Salvation Army Free Clinic
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Set appointments for patients and reached out to reschedule appointments due to provider availability.
- Assisted with documenting clinic activities and updated medical records.
- Maintained adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment and forms in clinical areas.
- Helped front desk staff register and process patients.
- Applied for grants and donations
- Work to schedule physicians to donate time and services for underprivileged uninsured patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Green Bay, WI10-2012
Skills
- Evidence-based nursing
- Medical record auditing
- Licensed RN
- Patient care planning
- Staff scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff education and training
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- EMR systems
Certification
BLS, PALS, ACLS, and AED Certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2024 - 05.2025
PACU Nurse
HSHS St Nicholas Hospital, Aurora Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2024
Nurse Manager, Dialysis Chronic Clinic
Fresenius Dialysis
09.2016 - 11.2019
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
11.2012 - 08.2016
Clinic Coordinator
Salvation Army Free Clinic
01.1997 - 12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
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