Lisa Huntley
Summary
Registered nurse with over 20+yrs experience combined as LPN and RN. Total of 12+years of Registered nurse experience. Specializes in practices including: med-surg (pre & post operative care), ortho-neuro (pre & post operative care), as well as some med-tele experience. Also have some background as a Hospice nurse and home health care nurse. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.
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Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Golden Rule Hospice
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Float Pool
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Float to various different med-surg floors to take care of patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures, including setting up and monitoring chest tubes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Soliant Nursing Agency, Southeast Health
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked on ortho/neuro floor and cardiac floor with a 1:6 nurse/patient ratio
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Liquid Agents Nursing Agency/ Navicent Medical
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Worked on neurology floor caring for patients after acute infarcts, craniotomies, and lumbar surgeries. NIH certified to care for all stroke patients.
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency/Tallahassee Memorial
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Rn Network/Bay Medical Sacred Heart
06.2016 - 10.2016
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 6-7 high acuity patients per shift.
CNA-LPN-RN
Capital Regional Med Center
05.2004 - 05.2016
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA01.2019
Associate - Registered Nurse
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GA2012
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GA2006
Certificate - CNA
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GA2004
Skills
- Urology specialist
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Successful treatment of patients pre and post surgery
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Computerized charting
- Enthusiastic caregiver Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Wound cleaning/care
- Sterilization techniques m
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Colostomy care familiarity
- IV drug therapy management
- Mobility assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Familiarity with disease management process
- Strong medical ethic
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- BLS certified
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- End of life care
- Compassionate Care
- Pain Control
- Pain assessment
- Patient Education
- Holistic approach
- Care Coordination
- Home care management
- Palliative care expertise
- Care Planning
- Palliative Care
- Family Education
- Hospice Care
- Psychosocial assessment
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Golden Rule Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Float Pool
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Soliant Nursing Agency, Southeast Health
10.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Liquid Agents Nursing Agency/ Navicent Medical
02.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency/Tallahassee Memorial
10.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Rn Network/Bay Medical Sacred Heart
06.2016 - 10.2016
CNA-LPN-RN
Capital Regional Med Center
05.2004 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate - Registered Nurse
Bainbridge College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bainbridge College
Certificate - CNA
Bainbridge College