Lisa Kelly
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate RN with expertise in patient assessment and emotional support. Proficient in care coordination and effective communication, enhancing patient experiences in high-acuity environments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
BAMC Radiation Oncology Service
Fort Sam Houston
08.2012 - Current
- Assess and manage high-volume and high-acuity patients who are receiving daily radiation therapy, coming in for follow-up after radiation, new patient intake.
- Daily schedule review looking at past medical history to alert staff to important cancers like pacemakers, oxygen needs, pain control, DNR status, and pregnancy testing to aid in presenting a full medical picture, as well as a radiation site specific focus.
- Safely delegates which patient can be seen by an LVN or tech, versus which patients should be seen by an RN.
- Attend daily morning meetings and weekly chart rounds discussing any patient concerns with the department team, for instance, worrisome weight loss, skin reactions, expected and unexpected radiation side effects.
- Assess mental health status and provide emotional support to patients and family members, prior to, during, and after completion of radiation therapy.
- Assess patients for any changes, and provide nursing care accordingly. Communicate concerns, findings, and recommendations to the team for patient emergencies, urgent and non-urgent concerns in order to provide prompt, safe, and efficient care.
- Establish peripheral IVs and administer androgen deprivation injections.
- Provided coordination of mock code, including crash cart/defibrillator, and code blue review.
- Active and ongoing training of staff new to radiation oncology, including radiation techs, LVNs, and RNs.
- Provided initial and ongoing site-specific education on a wide range of radiation side effects to patients and family members.
RN, PACU contract
BAMC
fort sam houston
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Recovered postoperative and post-procedural patients following anesthesia or sedation procedures.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, oxygen levels, pulse, respirations, and EKG.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications to alleviate pain, anxiety, and nausea.
- Evaluated and addressed any adverse reactions after sedation and anesthesia.
- Precepted and trained new staff to ensure adherence to protocols.
Cardiac clinic nurse
Nix Hospital
San Antonio
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted triage, history intake, and physical assessments for direct patient care.
- Performed electrocardiograms, stress tests, and provided patient education.
- Assisted with recovery of sedated patients in radiology when schedule permitted.
- Contributed to cardiac action plan committee for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Represented hospital at Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for Trauma meetings.
- Completed training at Regional Medical Operations Center for disaster response initiatives.
- Supported placement of Hurricane Rita patients transferred to Texas during crisis.
- Participated in nursing peer review committee to uphold quality standards.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist health system
San Antonio
06.2002 - 03.2008
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Trained new staff on emergency room protocols and procedures.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Coordinated patient flow and triage processes in the emergency room.
- Supervised nursing staff in high-pressure emergency situations.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX06-2002
Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Radiation safety
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Crisis management
- Staff training
- Time management
- Emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Oncology nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Intake assessments
- Patient consultation
Certification
Texas Compact State RN License 2002-current
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
BAMC Radiation Oncology Service
08.2012 - Current
RN, PACU contract
BAMC
05.2010 - 08.2012
Cardiac clinic nurse
Nix Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2009
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist health system
06.2002 - 03.2008
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word