Lisa McEntire

• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Private Dury nurse for a 3 y/o male pt with the dx of arthrogryposis. Pt was on constant O2 delivered via trach. Pt had a feeding tube and was fed only via feeding tube, I provided basic nursing care to pt such as bathing, gentle ROM exercises. Play therapy. Administered medications via peg tube as ordered. Administer breathing treatments as ordered. Worked closely with parents in teaching them proper care of trach and feeding tube. Pt sadly passed away at the age of 8.

• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.