Lisa Grimmett
Delbarton,WV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc., showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and patient care planning. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous infection control measures. Adept at mentoring new staff and improving operational efficiency, demonstrating unparalleled multitasking abilities and a commitment to patient safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
07.2012 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Cashier
Food City
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Surgical Technologist
Pikeville Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
SWVCTC
Logan, WV05.2012
Associate In Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SWVCTC
Logan, WV05.2007
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Personal care needs
- Sterile technique
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability
- CPR Certification
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
- OB/GYN procedures
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Transporting patients
- Preoperative preparation
- Safety protocols expertise
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Surgical gowning
- Sterile field management
- Passing surgical tools
- Equipment set up and operation
- Sterile processing support
- Safely disposing of needles
- Electronic medical records management
- Biological specimen collection
- Collecting medical specimens
- Surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Intra-operative assistance
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Postoperative care
- Dressing wounds
- Instrument preparation
- HIPAA proficiency
- OR preparation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic Techniques
- Team building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Safety
- Sterilization techniques
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Medical Terminology
- CPR Certified
- Computer Literacy
- Professionalism
- Record-keeping
- Time management abilities
- Post Operative Care
- Adaptability
- Technical skills
- Emergency Response
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Stress Management
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Surgical Procedures
- Clinical skills
- Position patients
- Surgical team scrubbing
- Manage sterile field
- Handle specimens
- Soft tissue management
- Pre-operative care
- Sterilize equipment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
07.2012 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Pikeville Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2009
Cashier
Food City
08.2003 - 06.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
SWVCTC
Associate In Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SWVCTC
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