Lisa Paglia
Nursing
Lake Wales,FL
Summary
Seasoned twenty seven year Registered nurse with extensive experience in behavioral health/psyche nursing caring for adults and adolescents. Motivated with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Infection preventionist
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Origins
, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse Lead RN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Orlando Recovery Center
Orlando, FL
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by
- Redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence.
Health Service Administrator
Okeechobee Juvenile Detention Center
Okeecobee, Florida
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the policies and procedures for the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Recruited, hired, trained and coached Security Staff and Medical Staff.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
Registered Nurse
Wexford health services
okeechobee correctional institution, FL
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Emergency care including overdose management and trauma
- Infirmary care of inmates with acute and chronic health issues
- Transfer and Intake processing of inmates
- Strong Assessment Skills
- Medication Administration
- Life Support
Enhancement Consultant, Educator,sales
AVW Fine Arts Group
Pompano Beach Florida, FL
04.2013 - 06.2016
- 2013-2016
- Assist and educate couples with emotional issues that may contribute to stress and anxiety causing sexual dysfunction
- Education on natural herbal enhancers
- Sales and Merchandise management
Registered Nurse
Emerald Health Services
California
01.2010 - 01.2012
- 2010-2012
- Attended high risk deliveries.
- Daily care for severely premature infants of 23 weeks - term.
- Assisted in and maintained intubation of infants on high frequency vents, cpap, high flow nasal cannulas.
- Chest tubes, umbilical arterial and venous lines, picc lines.
- Family care and education.
- Completed travel nurse assignments in Neonatal ICU at various hospitals.
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation Florida
01.2000 - 01.2011
- 2000-2010
- Level 3 NICU
- Attended high risk deliveries
- maintained central lines peripheral and umbilical
- Familiar with regular and high frequency ventilation
- Rotating charge nurse
Registered Nurse Pediatric ER
Joe Dimmagios childrens hospital
Hollywood, florida
01.1996 - 01.2000
- 1996-2000
- Charge nurse overseeing 20 bed pediatric ER
- Level one trauma center for adults and pediatric patients
- Responded to emergenciesquickly and safely.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
High School Diploma -
Miramar High School
Miramar Florida1985
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Confident Educator
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida , License number 2856812
- Basic life support
- infection preventionist
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Origins
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Lead RN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Orlando Recovery Center
09.2019 - Current
Health Service Administrator
Okeechobee Juvenile Detention Center
06.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Wexford health services
02.2016 - 05.2017
Enhancement Consultant, Educator,sales
AVW Fine Arts Group
04.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Emerald Health Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Plantation General Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse Pediatric ER
Joe Dimmagios childrens hospital
01.1996 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
High School Diploma -
Miramar High School
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