LISA KNAPP
Tuckerton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient assessment, evidence-based practice, and health promotion. Excel in communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Highly motivated healthcare professional with extensive experience providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records, and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Advanced Practice Nurse
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
Toms River, New Jersey
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and communication.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to promote overall well-being.
- Reviewed test results with patients, providing appropriate follow-up instructions.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies or other diagnostic tests as needed.
Registered Nurse
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Manahawkin, NJ
12.2017 - 11.2024
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Ocean Medical Center
Brick township, NJ
01.1999 - 12.2017
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient, admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, pre and post cardiac catheterization care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN, US11.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Ocean County Community College
Toms River, NJ12.1998
Skills
- Professionalism
- Team Player
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Dependable
- Communication
- Responsible
- Enthusiastic
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Preventive health
- Patient assessment
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Patient education
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Research utilization
- Evidence-based practice
- Diagnostics
- Preventive care
- Lab results interpretation
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
- ANCC Certified- Family Nurse Practitioner
- ANCC Certified-Med/Surg
- ACLS/BLS
- Telemetry Certified
- Institute for Laser Medicine 2021: Essential Injections of Neuromodulators and Dermal fillers
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Cardiology Advanced Practice Nurse
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Ocean Medical Center
12.2017 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Ocean Medical Center
01.1999 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Walden University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Ocean County Community College
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