Lisa Pratt
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Slidell Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical care expertise and compassionate support. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic Congregation
Slidell, LA
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and tracked patient responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted healthcare team in creating personalized care strategies.
- Supported patient education on health management and preventive care methods.
- Recorded patient evaluations and progress in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Western Home
Cedar Falls, IA
07.1993 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
09.2005 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring timely response and intervention.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
New Orleans, LA
04.1998 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Waterloo, IA
07.1996 - 11.1997
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.1993
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- ADL assistance
- Personal care needs
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Managing deadlines
- Mental health nursing
- Seizure management
- At-risk patient care
- Call triaging
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic Congregation
08.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
04.1998 - 08.2005
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
07.1996 - 11.1997
Registered Nurse
Western Home
07.1993 - 06.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College