Lisa Pettit
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing. Strive to provide excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Works closely with facility administrator to manage staffing, cases, supply chain needs and fostering a positive working environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Riverwalk Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Clinical Director
Riverwalk Surgery Center
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for 21 staff members.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
OR Supervisor
Riverwalk Surgery Center
02.2008 - 12.2015
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Circulating OR Nurse
Riverwalk Surgery Center
09.2005 - 02.2008
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Nurse Manager/Preop Holding PACU Nurse
Lee Island Coast Surgery Center
09.1999 - 08.2005
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2019
Diploma - Nursing
St Vincent's School of Nursing
Toledo, OH06.1984
Skills
- Leadership and Guidance
- Process Improvement
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Evaluations
- Effective Multitasking
- Professional Development
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Riverwalk Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Director
Riverwalk Surgery Center
01.2015 - 06.2022
OR Supervisor
Riverwalk Surgery Center
02.2008 - 12.2015
Circulating OR Nurse
Riverwalk Surgery Center
09.2005 - 02.2008
Clinical Nurse Manager/Preop Holding PACU Nurse
Lee Island Coast Surgery Center
09.1999 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
St Vincent's School of Nursing
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