Lisa Kerns
Frankenmuth,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse having skills in on a hospital oncology floor setting, while delivering excellent patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Mary's of Michigan, now known as My Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
01.2009 - 09.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient safety.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and MyMichigan support teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Prepared patients for procedures and explained care steps clearly.
- Responded quickly to patient needs and provided compassionate bedside care.
- Offered emotional support and comfort to families, fostering a compassionate environment during challenging times.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
Frankenmuth, Michigan
06.1999 - 11.2008
- Assisted Lutheran Homes of Michigan residents with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Measured resident vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents and supported safe transfers using gait belts and lifts.
- Responded promptly to resident call lights and comfort needs.
- Recorded care activities in resident charts and shift notes.
- Maintained clean rooms, equipment, and common areas for resident safety.
- Offered respectful companionship and support to long-term care residents.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and condition for medical staff review, ensuring continuity of care.
- Demonstrated compassionate care for patients during difficult times to provide emotional support. and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows —.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to effectively implement individual care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MI12-2008
Skills
- Oncology care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient assessment
- Epic charting
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate bedside care
- Effective communication
Certification
- BLS provider
- State of Michigan Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- Leader of Parent Apprecation Team at St. Lorenz Luther School
- Scheduler for referees for Frankenmuth's Recreational soccer program
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Mary's of Michigan, now known as My Michigan
01.2009 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
06.1999 - 11.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College