LISA LEAL-SANCHEZ
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and administrative operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with acute patient care, in home care, wound care, pre/post-surgical care and family advocacy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Lubbock Surgery Center
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission, provided detailed discharge instructions post procedures.
- Started IV's and administered sedation medications via IV, monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
PRN RN Staff Nurse
South Plains Rehab
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Alternate Administrator
Essential Home Health
12.2016 - 01.2023
- Work in collaboration with the Administrator and the Governing Board to formulate and implement policies and procedures.
- Improved patient care by implementing updated policies and procedures in the alternate administrator role.
- Optimized scheduling practices to maximize productivity while prioritizing patient needs effectively throughout the day.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for employees to encourage professional development within their respective fields of expertise.
Staff Nurse
Execusearch – Texas Division of Emergency Management Monoclonal Antibodies Infusion Project
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered monoclonal antibody infusion therapy for the treatment of COVID 19 and monitored responses
- Triaged and treated critically symptomatic patients; stabilized and organized emergency transport if needed
- Provided community awareness, outreach and support, offered information and education regarding monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of COVID 19
Director of Patient Services (DOPS)
Essential Home Health
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams, promoting a collaborative approach to patient care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers, enhancing the continuity of care for patients across various service lines.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Led the successful accreditation process for multiple regulatory bodies, demonstrating adherence to industry best practices and guidelines.
- Identified areas for improvement through regular program evaluations, making adjustments as needed based on findings.
RN Staff Nurse in the PACU
High Plains Surgery Center
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, discussed treatment with physicians.
- Responsible for maintaining oral airways, cardiac monitoring, intravenous lines, wound care and pain management of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinic RN/Outpatient Care Nurse
Center for Interventional Pain (Dr. Michel Oliva)
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Obtaining detailed patient data for physician work-up, prescription refills, call backs, venous puncture for pre-op lab work, preoperative care, starting and maintaining IV’s
- Intra-operative maintenance of oral airway of patients, cardiac monitoring, administration of intra-operative medications
- Sterile prep for procedures and maintaining a sterile field for nurses and physician during procedures
- Operating C-Arm, post-operative care and discharge teaching to patients/family members
- Communication with physician and other care team members on patients condition.
Staff RN in PACU
Covenant Surgical Center
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsible for maintain oral airways, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, wound care and pain management post-surgical procedures
- Communication with physicians and other nursing staff regarding patient’s condition and reporting change in patient status.
Performance Improvement Nurse/RN Field and Staff Nurse/PHC Director/Director of Nurses
Cuidado Casero Home Health
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Daily operations of office staff/nurses, supervision of office staff/nursing staff, scheduling of patients/nurses weekly, on-call, receiving and writing MD orders
- Short/long audits
- Approving nurse’s skilled visit notes daily, returning notes for corrections
- Organizing/presenting monthly case conference meetings and quarterly meetings, maintaining monthly/yearly in-services for home health aides/nurses to keep in compliance
- Tracking/logging infections, incident reports, complaints, hospitalizations, admissions and discharges
- Overseeing the PHC program daily operations of clients/attendants/office staff.
On-Call Staff RN/Relief Charge Nurse in Outpatient Unit, PACU, ICU Charge Nurse (weekends)
Highland Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2005
- Monitored patients and staff
- Responsible for staffing and patient care/safety
- IV starts and maintenance, monitoring of IV drips, homodynamic monitoring
- Wound assessments/care
- Communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient’s condition and reporting changes in patients status.
Staff RN
Covenant Heart Institute
10.1999 - 01.2005
- Assisted with pre and post-operative care of post angiograms and angioplasty patients
- Responsible for heart monitors, wounds assessments, IV’s, cardiac homodynamic monitoring
- Communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient’s condition and reporting changes in patients status.
Staff LVN
St. Mary of the Plains Hospital
08.1984 - 12.1996
- Assisted with wound care of post MI, cardiac angiograms, P.T.C.A, and CVA patients
- Monitored patients with IV drips, ventilators, heart monitors, art lines and balloon pumps
- Started and maintenance of IV and venipunctures for lab draws
- Communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient’s condition and reporting changes in patients status.
Education
Registered Nursing -
Amarillo College School of Nursing
Amarillo, TXVocational Nursing -
Western Texas College
Snyder, TXSkills
- Clinical judgment
- Home Health Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS Certification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Lubbock Surgery Center
01.2023 - Current
PRN RN Staff Nurse
South Plains Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Execusearch – Texas Division of Emergency Management Monoclonal Antibodies Infusion Project
01.2021 - 05.2022
Alternate Administrator
Essential Home Health
12.2016 - 01.2023
Director of Patient Services (DOPS)
Essential Home Health
03.2016 - 12.2016
RN Staff Nurse in the PACU
High Plains Surgery Center
06.2012 - 03.2016
Clinic RN/Outpatient Care Nurse
Center for Interventional Pain (Dr. Michel Oliva)
03.2010 - 04.2012
Staff RN in PACU
Covenant Surgical Center
03.2008 - 03.2010
Performance Improvement Nurse/RN Field and Staff Nurse/PHC Director/Director of Nurses
Cuidado Casero Home Health
01.2005 - 03.2008
On-Call Staff RN/Relief Charge Nurse in Outpatient Unit, PACU, ICU Charge Nurse (weekends)
Highland Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2005
Staff RN
Covenant Heart Institute
10.1999 - 01.2005
Staff LVN
St. Mary of the Plains Hospital
08.1984 - 12.1996
Registered Nursing -
Amarillo College School of Nursing
Vocational Nursing -
Western Texas College
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