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Lisa Hill

Searcy,AR

Summary

Highly skilled professional with 30+ years of Nursing knowledge. Experienced in administering and monitoring IV medications. Proficient in establishing IV placement, collecting blood samples, administering fluids, blood products, nutrition, and medications. Excellent listener when assessing patient conditions remaining mindful of nonverbal cues and teach-back methods.. Excellent clinical skills in clinical and nonclinical settings. Enjoys patient and nursing education. Dedicated to quality patient care concerning documentation and regulatory compliance.

Work History

Nurse Investigator for Covid 19

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care
  • Investigate reported COVID‐19 cases by interviewing infected individuals by phone to determine the likely source of illness, close contacts, and the potential for outbreak
  • Implement isolation and quarantine recommendations per protocol and teach measures to prevent further spread to contacts and the community, monitor symptom progression/resolution, provide case management and referral to appropriate community resources
  • Facilitate follow‐up testing where appropriate
  • Collect and record information on symptoms into the web‐based client resource management platform
  • Provide close contacts with approved information and instructions about quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, refer contacts for testing according to protocol and refer to appropriate resources
  • Monitor contacts
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Began a separate Contract with the State of Arkansas for Nurses to administer COVID and Flu Vaccinations to underserved clients requiring in state travel daily
  • Work closely with the vaccination team, community organizations and consult the COVID‐19 Planning Coordinator and Contact Tracing team as appropriate

Breast Cancer Coordinator Registered Nurse

White County Oncology, Unity Health
  • Responsible for developing a Breast Cancer Navigation Program from the ground up in order to get Newly diagnosed Breast Cancer patients into the care system sooner
  • Developed Patient education material, coordinated care concerning testing and treatment
  • Make initial patient contact and alleviate fears associated with a new diagnosis, Educate the patient on steps to be taken to expedite Physician scheduling and procedures needed. Also developed a tracking spreadsheet to track patients
  • Pulled from Breast Cancer Program to staffing and treatment area during Covid-19 onset to help access port-a-cath, drawing blood, flushing ports, starting IV for chemotherapy treatments on anywhere from 10-15 patients per day.
  • Breast Cancer program terminated due to Covid-19.

Registered Nurse

Integrity Medical/Saint Bernard’s Fast Care
  • Responsible for Triaging patients, working with Primary Care Physicians, ER Physicians, and Pediatric Physicians in the care and treatment of patients including triage, room assignments, vital signs, drawing blood for labs, administering medications, Initiating IV Therapy and documentation in Electronic Record System
  • Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions
  • Train and educate LPN staff on initiation of intravenous therapy and medication administration.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.

Registered Nurse House Supervisor/Bed Assignment/Education

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
  • Administrative House Supervisor responsible for all bed assignment and management in 100-bed acute care facility
  • Scheduling outpatient bed placement as well as occupancy overage
  • Troubleshoot Physician/patient complaints, work on expediting patient discharges
  • Orientation of new RN graduates and skills expertise
  • Help with nursing education and training, simulation, CPR, ACLS
  • Transitioned to information systems implementation of hospital construction and patients move from 100 bed facility to new 300 bed facility.
  • Developed strong relationships with physicians to facilitate collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care across disciplines.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the organization by participating in strategic planning sessions and providing input on departmental goals.
  • Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse Instructor/Simulation Lab Coordinator

Black River Technical College
  • Teach students in Medical/Surgical Content during classroom instruction, Train students/staff on medication dispensing system, patient safety initiatives and environmental risk assessment
  • Develop and maintain simulation records, vital sim, sim-man and scenarios
  • Organize, conduct and debrief students in clinical simulation, organize inventory, train students on utilization of palm PDA skyscape technology and troubleshoot issues as they arise
  • Conduct medication administration check offs with med dispense systems
  • Order/maintain/organize supplies for laboratory environment, Conduct clinical rotations with 40 RN students and 75 LPN students
  • Coordinate/schedule laboratory time for all students and instructors
  • Assist with all clinical skills and training including IV therapy.

Intensive Care/Cardiovascular Care Nurse

St. Bernard's Regional Med. Center
  • Emergency Room Nurse certified in ACLS and PALS, in a level 3 ER
  • Worked primarily in ER/Cardiac step-down but floated as required to all units
  • Cared for all ages of patients in emergency situations
  • Floated to all floors working as a staff nurse as assigned, working in charge nurse capacity
  • Assistant Director of 40 Bed Medical/Surgical Unit responsible for oversight of direct patient care
  • Responsible for post-surgical care of coronary artery bypass graft patients received extensive training in the management of Critically Ill Patients and Telemetry monitoring.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance -

Pines Vocational/Technical College
Pine Bluff, AR

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
01.1989

Basic Education Requirements -

University of Arkansas Monticello
Monticello, AR
01.1982

Skills

  • IV Administration and Management
  • Committed to patient compliance/safety
  • Patient care and education
  • Medication treatment administration, Physical examination, and assessment
  • Medical/Clinical procedures
  • Electronic health documentation
  • Central Line access and blood draws
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Strong Medical and Work Ethics
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance
  • Familiar with disease management protocols
  • Strong triage and management skills
  • Culturally sensitive

Awards

  • Recognized by JCAHO for having the best Quality Improvement Program out of small hospitals in CHS Hospital Organization
  • Chosen by NAHQ for expertise in the field of Quality Improvement as Citizen Ambassador to China. Clinical Pathway development and Utilization presented to the Beijing Medical Association in Beijing, China - 1996

Publications

  • Briefings on Joint Commission - Successful Survey Preparation for Small Hospitals, over 8000 subscribers
  • Hospital Benchmarks - Development and Utilization of Clinical pathway for Pneumonia Mgt.

Timeline

Nurse Investigator for Covid 19

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care

Breast Cancer Coordinator Registered Nurse

White County Oncology, Unity Health

Registered Nurse

Integrity Medical/Saint Bernard’s Fast Care

Registered Nurse House Supervisor/Bed Assignment/Education

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Instructor/Simulation Lab Coordinator

Black River Technical College

Intensive Care/Cardiovascular Care Nurse

St. Bernard's Regional Med. Center

Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance -

Pines Vocational/Technical College

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Arkansas State University

Basic Education Requirements -

University of Arkansas Monticello

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