LISA LOFTON
Houston,USA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Memorial Hermann Health System, excelling in patient advocacy and crisis management. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing recovery outcomes. Proficient in EHR documentation and therapeutic communication, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations, managing complex cases and high patient volumes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and post-discharge care.
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring quality care and ethical standards are upheld.
Caregiver
Friendly Faces Senior Care
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered personal care assistance to elderly clients in home and facility settings.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Assisted with ADLs, restorative care, and medication self-administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including vital signs, glucose checks, and mobility support.
- Documented patient status and communicated changes promptly to RN staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Dash
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Integration
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed access control to restricted areas to safeguard sensitive information.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
Associate Technician
Luxottica Optical Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Inspected finished products for quality and accuracy standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and supplies regularly.
- Adhered to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Patient & Family Advocacy
- EHR Documentation (Epic, Cerner)
- Multilingual: Professional Working Proficiency in German
- Student precepting
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient care
- Multitasking capacity
- MS Office Proficiency
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Crisis management
- Therapeutic communication
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Texas Nurses Association (TNA)
- International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses (ISPN)
- Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), MSNCB
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
Languages
German: Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Dash
05.2020 - 01.2021
Caregiver
Friendly Faces Senior Care
05.2019 - 01.2022
Security Officer
G4S Secure Integration
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate Technician
Luxottica Optical Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Woman's University
Awards & Honors
Good Samaritan Bronze Award (2024)
Employee of the Quarter, Q4 2025
Additional Professional Experience
- Security Officer, G4S Secure Integration, Dallas, TX, 01/16, 12/18
- Associate Technician, Luxottica Optical Manufacturing, Dallas, TX, 01/14, 12/16
Websites & Social Links
www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lofton-735515155