Lisa Knapp
Wonder Lake,IL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Healthcare Staffing
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Assessment, medicine management, wound care or inpatient long term care and rehabilitation patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessment, medicine management, wound care for inpatient rehabilitation patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Charter Senior Living
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Assessment, medicine management, wound care, care plans for residents in assisted living/memory care
- Collaborating with physicians, therapy and family to ensure safe daily living of residents
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Home Health
09.2018 - 03.2019
- In home patient care, assessment, medication management, education and safe living practices
- Communicating with physician, therapists, pharmacists, lab and family to ensure patient safety at home
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Centegra Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Monitored Care Unit/Inpatient rehab nurse, caring for patients with neurological, cardiac, orthopedic & detox, amongst other diagnoses
- Medication administration, assessment, collaboration with the hospital team
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05.2011
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Patient discharge
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
Registered Nurse, Illinois, Wisconsin
Awards
- Nominated 4 times for Centegra’s Daisy Award for Nurses
- Heart of the Nurse award given at completion of nursing school at McHenry College
References
- Alda Tole, Executive Director, The Cottages, 630-439-4175
- Wanda Clark, Charge Nurse, Centegra, 815-715-3826
- Annelly Melgoza, BSN, 224-440-8990
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Healthcare Staffing
09.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Charter Senior Living
03.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Advocate Home Health
09.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Centegra Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
McHenry County College
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