Lisa Herron

• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 3-4 high acuity patients per shift.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

• Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
• Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.