Lisa Magruder
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience in leadership, outpatient procedural testing, and inpatient care. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes across diverse populations. Committed to enhancing care quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering collaboration and strong relationships with healthcare teams and providers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse,Pre Surgical Assessments
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kankakee, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
- Conducted patient assessments prior to surgery and post-operative care.
- Educated patients about procedure and coordinating pre operative logistics.
- Provided emotional support and address patient
- Reviewed patients medical histories and collaborated with healthcare teams to secure appropriate readiness for procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared patients for procedures including checking and verifying vial signs,meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to add on inpatient procedures
- Administered medications including moderate sedation
- Monitored patient patterns and vital signs during the procedures
- Safeguard patient well-being and comfort during each phase of procedures
- Educated patients and family members, ensuring comprehension of procedure and care plan prior to signing procedural consent
Nurse Manager Cardiodiagnostics/Cardiac Rehab
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Enhanced outpatient Cardiology growth by 11% over three-year span through focused service, physician satisfaction, and patient care
- Established employee performance guidelines to improve patient, physician, and hospital satisfaction scores from 75th percentile in 2018 to greater than the 95th percentile in 2019
- Spearheaded IAC accreditation of echo lab, AACVPR accreditation of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department and Chest Pain accreditation/reaccreditation
- Instrumental in the startup, management and operational excellence of three outpatient non invasive cardiology offsite facilities and PAD program for Cardiac Rehab
- Coordinated,scheduled, and managed staff of over 30FTEs
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected 200 patients demands weekly
- Developed optimized workflow processes for TEE procedures, on-call services, outpatient echocardiograms, vascular cases, nuclear stress tests, and pediatric echocardiograms.
- Implemented new departmental standards to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice
- Engaged in local and system-based Cardiology Councils to standardize best clinical practice for diagnostic and chest pain care standards while achieving system finance goals.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Established strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial services,and operations information
Registered Nurse/EKG/Cardiac Rehab
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Performed preliminary diagnostic tests and pre op practices to ready patients for dobutamine and treadmill stress tests
- Assisted cardiologist with Transesophageal Echocardiogram testing
- Conducted initial patient interviews and evaluations to establish a comprehensive care plan addressing physical, psychological, and social needs of patients
- Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of therapies, featuring individualized exercise treatment plans monthly for accurate patient chart updates
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse/Special Procedure Lab
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Provided care in outpatient settings Scrub and circulating nurse
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Trained new RN hires to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
Kanakaee, IL
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Supervised telemetry analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Charge RN within my first year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILAssociates Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Trust and rapport building
Professional growth facilitation
Support team development - Strong communication skills, ability to clearly and effectively communicate with staff and physicians
- Adaptability over a 3-year span in management in cardiology, adapting to changing schedules and processes as required
- Sufficient previous clinical experience in the area of specialty, with proven managerial skills
- Working collaboratively to foster a collaborative, respectful, and efficient department
- Teamwork involves collaborating with and supporting other team members successfully when working remotely
Timeline
Registered Nurse,Pre Surgical Assessments
St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Nurse Manager Cardiodiagnostics/Cardiac Rehab
Riverside Medical Center
11.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse/EKG/Cardiac Rehab
Riverside Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse/Special Procedure Lab
Riverside Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2016
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Associates Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Kankakee Community College