Lisa Hendrix
Registered Nurse, BSN/Infection Prevention/Quality/Process Improvement
Elko,GA
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention Specialist
Atrium Health Navicent
Macon, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Created a database to track progress and outcomes related to various prevention activities.
- Coordinated with public health professionals, hospital administration, and other stakeholders to implement comprehensive prevention initiatives.
- Monitored changes in trends regarding falls, RTA, Foley catheter use, and central line infections by analyzing data.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into existing programming aimed at reducing infection and implementing appropriate precautions for infectious diseases.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to current research on best practices for prevention efforts.
- Maintained records documenting quality and infectious disease metrics.
- Identified problem areas impacting hospital compliance with CMS regulations.
- Educated hospital on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to hospital staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Piedmont Macon
Macon, GA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed and evaluated patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment options, and post-treatment home care needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for discharged patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all treatments provided to patients.
- Participated in daily rounds with the healthcare team to discuss patient progress and plan of care changes.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to provide prompt interventions for critically ill patients.
- Performed assessments of new admissions in order to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered intravenous fluids or blood transfusions when needed per physician orders.
- Managed a caseload of up to 6 post-acute cardiac surgery patients at any given time.
- Coordinated communication between physicians, family members, and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
- Evaluated results from laboratory tests performed on patients under my supervision.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Regency Hospital Company LLC
Macon, GA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Administering medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Providing direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performing assessments of patients' physical and mental health status.
- Educating patients and families on disease prevention and management.
- Supervising nursing staff in the provision of quality care for long-term acute care patients.
- Maintaining accurate patient records, including medical histories, test results, treatments and progress notes.
- Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for LTAC patients.
- Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Conducting therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Assisting in the development of standards of care for LTAC units.
- Organizing discharge planning services for LTAC patients.
- Providing support to family members during times of illness or crisis.
- Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
- Facilitating communication between doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare providers.
- Performing wound care management including dressing changes, debridement and suture removal.
- Providing emotional support to patients dealing with chronic or terminal illnesses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Coliseum Medical Center
Macon, GA
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs, ECG readings and other relevant indicators.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Conducted health promotion activities to educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for acute changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, IVs, NG tubes, urinary catheters.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospital setting.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders and applicable regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on processes and procedures that impact patient care delivery.
- Facilitated case reviews with interdisciplinary team members for development of individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Educated patients and families about cardiac disease process, management strategies, preventive measures.
- Managed a caseload of up to 6 critically ill cardiac patients at any given time.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Assisted in the orientation of new staff members as well as mentoring student nurses.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to cardiac care and kept current on evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice
Warner Robins, GA
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
The Medical Center of Aurora
Macon, GA
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Assessed patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes in condition to the medical team.
- Performed wound care for post-operative patients.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
06-2015
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Establishing Care Objectives
- Healthcare Documentation
- Strategic Intervention Planning
- Crisis Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Protecting Client Confidentiality
- Clinical Oversight
- Advanced Communication Methods
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Trained in CRRT
- Quality - Yellow Belt
- Certified Fit Tester
Affiliations
- Member of APIC
- Member of GHA
- Member of Georgia Nurses Association
- Member of Quality Events Committee
Timeline
Infection Prevention Specialist - Atrium Health Navicent
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU - Piedmont Macon
06.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, LTAC - Regency Hospital Company LLC
07.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care - Coliseum Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Hospice - Compassionate Care Hospice
06.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit - The Medical Center of Aurora
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Trained in CRRT
- Quality - Yellow Belt
- Certified Fit Tester
Darton State College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementLanguages
English
Native language
Interests
Socializing with friends
Gardening
Cooking
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