Lisa Pallesen
Floresville,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 25 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in clinical and geriatric settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Follows physician and management orders and is a Team player.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Frank Tejeda VA
Floresville, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
LVN Charge Nurse
Floresville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Floresville, TX
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
- Assisted physicians with patient scans and examinations during diagnostic processes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Of Gonzales
Gonzales, TX
02.2012 - 08.2021
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
- Assisted physicians with patient scans and examinations during diagnostic processes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Education
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX08-1998
High School Diploma -
Luling High School
Luling, TX05-1986
Skills
- Plan Of Action Implementation
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Instruction
- Nurse Training
- Medical Records Management
- Charting And Documenting
- Documenting Observations
- Patient Record Auditing
- Healthcare Optimization
- Compassionate And Patient
- Patient Management
- Nursing Auditing
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Assignment
- Medication Distribution
- Staff Education And Training
- Patient Admitting
- Staff Scheduling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nurse And Cna Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Planning
- Clinical Training
- Medical Record Auditing
- Health Education
- Staff Training
- Resident Care
- Duty Delegation
- Data Collection
Affiliations
There are many open doors in my life, I enjoy excercising, crafting, camping and going to the beach. I enjoy cooking for others and doing benefits for those in need. My pass time is picking up my Bible and reading what falls open. I enjoy celebrating with others and making the work place an enjoyable place
Certification
I am CPR certified and plan on receiving more education for myself.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Frank Tejeda VA
01.2024 - 03.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Floresville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Of Gonzales
02.2012 - 08.2021
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Luling High School
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