Lisa LaCroix

• Managed comprehensive care plans for hospice patients and families.
• Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice services.
• Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options and resources available.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and progress.
• Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Advocated for patient-centered care in collaboration with healthcare providers.
• Trained new nursing staff on hospice protocols and best practices in patient care.

Developed and implemented educational programs for current and new staff. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of 250 employees. Managed restorative nursing program operations, conducting weekly care planning and supervising certified restorative nursing assistants to improve patient outcomes.are planning and supervising certified restorative nursing assistants.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders and facility protocols.