Lisa Kiser
Imperial,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and extensive technical knowledge. Skilled in updating charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Known for quality-driven and efficient approach, along with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self/ contracted through ICDSS
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Conducted educational classes for families on health promotion and disease prevention techniques.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care based on nursing standards of practice.
- Scheduled appointments for patients requiring follow up visits.
- Created detailed documentation for each visit regarding patient assessment findings, treatment plan modifications or outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound care, catheterization, tube feedings and IV therapy.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned area according to established standards.
- Ensured compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations related to healthcare operations.
- Initiated emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to supervising nurse or physician.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress or concerns.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on new developments in the field.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs and administered medication to patients in accordance with physician orders.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, OB Dept.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
04.2006 - 05.2012
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
OB Scrub Technician
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Followed infection control policies while handling contaminated materials and disposing them appropriately in designated areas.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to OR scrub techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Verified patient identity prior to beginning procedure.
- Prepared the operating room for scheduled procedures by gathering supplies, verifying expiration dates of medications, and ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Assisted and supported the operating room team in providing patient care.
- Provided assistance during surgery with opening packages of sterile supplies and passing instruments to surgeons as needed.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established protocols.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2007
Cosmetology - Cosmetolgy/skin Care
De Louxe School of Cosmetology
El Centro, California06-1989
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Physical Assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Writing reports
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Dispensing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Medication Administration
- Documenting incidents
- Immunization Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Documentation accuracy
- Pediatric Care
- Reporting and documentation
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Postoperative care
- Patient and family communication
- Vital signs
- Home Health Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- HIPAA protocols
- Charting and recording
- State Licensed Practical Nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Responsible and Dependable
Certification
Iv therapy certified , cpr/bls certified
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self/ contracted through ICDSS
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare
06.2013 - 08.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse, OB Dept.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
04.2006 - 05.2012
OB Scrub Technician
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
04.2006 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Cosmetology - Cosmetolgy/skin Care
De Louxe School of Cosmetology
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