Lisa Linskens
Muskego,WI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-Franklin Campus, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and advanced clinical judgment. Skilled in team coordination and acute care, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes and mentorship of new staff. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-Franklin Campus
01.2008 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nursing Assistant and Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St. Francis Hospital
06.1999 - 01.2008
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
UW-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
Certification
NIHSS Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-Franklin Campus
01.2008 - Current
Nursing Assistant and Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St. Francis Hospital
06.1999 - 01.2008
NIHSS Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
UW-Oshkosh
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