Lisa McHugh
Woodstock,GA
Summary
The degree of sincerity in which I fulfill my nursing roles is apparent in my personality beyond the healthcare setting. The ever-changing and expanding roles of the nurse are appealing to my high level of energy, spirit and creativity. Teamwork is demonstrated through my love of people, positive attitude and willingness to learn from others. My strong moral values motivate me to honestly, consistently, respectfully and selflessly provide the highest level of quality care. My love of learning and desire to help others has made me an educator (even homeschooled my 5 adult children!) I am ambitious to learn, always educating myself and embracing new opportunities to grow. I am an asset to the Nursing profession, a dependable employee, a responsible and accountable nurse, and most importantly a lover of humanity and health. I have been rehired several times by the same hospital. I am courageous and confident yet modest and humble. I have traveled, started businesses, adopted a child with cerebral palsy, founded a successful handmade organic sunscreen company, served on a mission trip to Haiti, volunteered on the board of several non-profits... I completely love life and immerse my body and soul in wellness!
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
BioCure
03.2024 - Current
- Monitor patient closely for infusion reactions and respond immediately to stabilize patient.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care, comfort measures, effective communication and education, and maintaining a clean, organized and well stocked area
- Work independently managing all aspects of the infusion room; scheduling patients, maintaining the room, coordinating with pharmacy, ordering and restocking, working collaboratively with the doctor, office staff and lab, drawing labs and following lab results.
- Enjoy the pleasure of building therapeutic relationships with patients who return regularly for scheduled infusions.
Detox Nurse
Acworth Outpatient Detox
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
- Reduced relapse occurrences through thorough patient assessments, personalized care plans, and ongoing support.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients undergoing detoxification treatments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on the detox process, setting realistic expectations and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during the detox process.
- Assisted patients in developing coping strategies for managing triggers associated with substance use disorders after completing detox programs.
- Streamlined admission processes by efficiently assessing incoming patients, gathering relevant medical history information, and initiating appropriate treatment protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for successful transition from detox programs into other levels of care or community-based resources.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
CEO
(Two Different Film Production Companies)
01.2017 - Current
- Manage financial, operational and human resources.
- Collaborate with legal & accounting.
- Build & maintain productive relationships with industry partners.
Infusion Nurse
Real Health
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Increased patient satisfaction by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated positive patient experiences through effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
Production Assistant, Health & Safety
Multiple Companies
07.2014 - 11.2023
- Advocate for another, or intervene in situations to maintain physical or psychological safety.
- Stay alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time.
- Collaborate with production team.
- Work rigorous, punctual, intense schedules in emotionally and physically extreme conditions.
RN, PICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.2005 - 11.2014
- Practice exceptional nursing skills implementing established procedures to care for the most fragile patients with life threatening conditions requiring constant intervention & monitoring, including PALS, resuscitation, receive life flight admissions directly, ventilator management, IV management (pressers, blood transfusions, etc.) assist in bedside procedures (such as spinal taps, etc.)
- Expert at starting IV's & lab collection.
- Quickly respond to unstable patient and environment.
- Provide emotional support and education.
- Train new nurses.
- Meticulously assess & document patient.
- Enjoy collaborating with the team.
- Maintain respect, composure & compassion in the most challenging situations (as in abuse, trauma & death)
RN, Pediatric Emergency Department, NICU
UPMC Mercy Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2004
- Quick evaluation, implementation and prioritization.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine next course of action.
- Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.1999 - 05.2001
- Active committee member (party planner, educator, quality assessment).
- (see job descriptions when rehired in 3/2007).
RN Floor Nurse & PICU
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh UPMC
09.1997 - 03.1999
- Administer appropriate, conscientious, compassionate care to patients on medical-surgical unit.
- Enthusiastically accepted the challenge of promotion to PICU and worked diligently to acquire and master PALS skills.
Basic Life Support & Emerg Cardiac Care Instructor
Center For Emergency Medicine
07.1995 - 07.1998
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures.
RN Research Specialist
University Of Pittsburgh
01.1994 - 03.1998
- Educate participants, obtain H&P, perform tests (blood draw, ECG, doppler, stress test, strength test, cognitive function & memory test, and pulmonary function test).
- Follow protocol precisely, tabulate, collect, file, document and organize data, prepare charts and edit reports.
- Communicate and follow up with participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.1994
Skills
- Excellent at IV access
- Quick responder, prioritizer, multitasker
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Love learning & teaching
- Exceptional work ethic
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
BioCure
03.2024 - Current
Detox Nurse
Acworth Outpatient Detox
11.2023 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Real Health
11.2023 - 04.2024
CEO
(Two Different Film Production Companies)
01.2017 - Current
Production Assistant, Health & Safety
Multiple Companies
07.2014 - 11.2023
RN, PICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.2005 - 11.2014
RN, Pediatric Emergency Department, NICU
UPMC Mercy Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.1999 - 05.2001
RN Floor Nurse & PICU
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh UPMC
09.1997 - 03.1999
Basic Life Support & Emerg Cardiac Care Instructor
Center For Emergency Medicine
07.1995 - 07.1998
RN Research Specialist
University Of Pittsburgh
01.1994 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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