Lisa Lanausse RN, BSN
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven nursing leader with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in long-term care, sub-acute rehab, and hospice care settings. Proven expertise in clinical operations, quality assurance, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Adept at fostering collaborative teams and delivering patient-centered care in high-acuity environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Manager
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The Bronx, New York
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed care for 40 long-term residents, including palliative and hospice cases, as well as discharge planning.
- Supervised RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs to ensure high standards of care.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and patient outcomes.
- Participated in QAPI initiatives to improve quality of services provided.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
The Bronx, New York
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversaw four sub-acute nursing units, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
- Managed diverse staff, including Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to improve team performance.
- Strengthened dynamics between new leaders and veteran staff to enhance collaboration.
- Partnered with Risk Manager to improve resident safety and service recovery processes.
Director of Nursing
Kendal on Hudson
Sleepy Hollow, NY
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Directed clinical care for skilled nursing and assisted living residents.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Led onboarding, staff evaluations, and performance improvement.
- Reduced overtime costs while maintaining high-quality care.
Associate Director of Nursing
The Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The Bronx, New York
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed clinical operations, enhancing efficiency and patient care standards.
- Supervised Assistant Director of Nursing along with 14 Nurse Managers, Staff RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage at all times.
- Ensured regulatory compliance.
- Led recruitment and retention programs in collaboration with HR.
- Acted as DON during absences.
Nurse Manager
Archcare at St. Vincent de Paul
The Bronx, New York
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain adequate nursing coverage.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Improved weight compliance from 20% to 90% through staff education, and collaboration with the facility dietitian.
Nurse Manager
ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
New York, New York
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Reduced complications for dialysis residents by 50% through the QAPI initiative and staff education.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in with organizational policy and in compliance of 1199 Union guidelines.
Nurse Manager
Mary Manning Walsh Home
New York, New York
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Oversaw care coordination for 90+ residents on a daily basis across Skilled Nursing, Sub-Acute Rehabilitation, and Dementia-care units.
- Observed the nurse administering oral, intramuscular, GT/JT, rectal, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assessed changes in residents conditions, monitored behaviors and updated unit MDs with observations and concerns using SBAR.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY04-2007
Skills
- Clinical assessment and care planning
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management
- Staff Supervision and Education
- Regulatory compliance
- Staffing Management
- Palliative and Hospice Care
- Health Information Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient safety
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse, New York State License # 589136
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
Director of Nursing
Kendal on Hudson
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Director of Nursing
The Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2021 - 07.2023
Nurse Manager
Archcare at St. Vincent de Paul
11.2017 - 04.2021
Nurse Manager
ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
07.2016 - 06.2017
Nurse Manager
Mary Manning Walsh Home
04.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Helene Fuld College of Nursing