Lisa McSweeney
Depew,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Utilizes best practice methods to deliver high quality, empathetic and comprehensive care to make significant contributions for improved patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system as a permanent staff employee.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care accordingly.
- Manages multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Prioritizes workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cross Country Healthcare
Plattsburgh, NY
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided ongoing clinical nursing care to the varying acute and chronic patient populations on a travelling work assignment at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
Plattsburgh, NY
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with the staff workforce to provide direct quality care on a traveling work assignment at Champlain Valley Physicans Hospital.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nomad Health
Rochester, NY
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct on a work travel assignment at Strong Memorial Hospital.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
Rochester, NY
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted workforce management in ensuring safe and adequate nurse to patient ratios in a traveling assignment role at Rochester General Hospital.
- Provided direct quality care to patients including assessing, monitoring and recording of diverse medical conditions of up to 8 patients per shift.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
Buffalo, NY
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients including the assessment and measurement of changes in the physiological status of the hemodynamically unstable patient in a traveling assignment role at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
Buffalo, NY
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct quality care to a diverse patient population and coordinated the implementation of medical treatment with physicians from admission to discharge in a traveling work assignment role at Erie County Medical Center.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Hudson, NY
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Provided direct quality patient to patients during the COVID pandemic as a permanent staff employee.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostic Lab
Port Jefferson, NY
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Verified patient identification prior to collecting specimens.
- Followed universal precautions when handling blood samples at all times.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology along with medical terminology related to phlebotomy practices.
- Maintained records of patient information, test results and lab activities in accordance with established protocols.
Certified Medical Assistant
Primary Care Physicians Group
Stony Brook, NY
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs, lab work or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Education
AAS in Nursing -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2017
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record
- Charge Nurse
- Telemetry
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Transplants
- Pre/Post Operative care
- Infection Control
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS certified
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Buffalo General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cross Country Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
05.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nomad Health
07.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
11.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
04.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbia Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2021
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostic Lab
02.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Primary Care Physicians Group
09.2011 - 08.2014
AAS in Nursing -
Suffolk County Community College
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, American Heart Association
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