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Lisa Rhodes

Roscoe,IL

Summary

Energetic, Fast learning BSRN with 27 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in Women\'s Heath, OBGYN, Breast Heath, Wellness, , Primary care, Occupational Heath, Cancer Care, Case Management and Phlebotomy. I a certified health coach and a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wellness and Occupational health Nurse

Rockford Health System
2400 North Rockton Ave Rockford Il
01.2015 - Current
Biometric screenings for employee and corporate Flu shots and immunizations for employees and corporateBone Density screenings Weight management programsSmoking cessation programsEducation, Teaching, and Goal setting

Mammography Nurse/ Breast Health Navigator/ OBGYN high risk fetal monitoring staff nurse

Rockford Health physicians
, 2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford Il 61073
01.2004 - 11.2015
Performed breast exams.Physician liaison.Assisted with Breast biopsies and surgeries.Teaching, education and discharge instructionsBreast Nurse NavigatorOBGYN primary nurseHigh Risk fetal non stress testingCross trained between Departments

RN Staff Nurse

Division of Specialized care for Children
Rockford, IL
01.2001 - 10.2004
Case Management for Children with DisabilitiesDelivered in home care to disabled childrenAdvocate for the patient and the familyInsurance liaison for the familiesReviewed and coordinated medical care

Staff RN Primary Nurse for Dr Soleanicov

Women and Childrens
Rockford, IL
11.1998 - 12.2001
Primary office Nurse for a very busy OBGYN practice.

Medical Case Manager for DCFS wards of the state

Winnebago County Health Department
Rockford, IL
06.1995 - 02.1998
Initiated an immediate health exam for all new wards of state.Coordinated medical care and located all past immunizations and medical recordsCompleted health passports for all the children within the system to create continuity of care.Provided lead and iron testing, also gave immunizations and injections.Provided Teaching and Education.

Primary Care Registered Nurse

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Rockford, IL
12.2021 - Current
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals
  • performed EKGs, Nurse visits, Ear Flushes and Blood pressure Checks

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Prerequisites

Rock Valley College
1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anthony College of Nursing
1995

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse - State of Illinois
  • Certified Nurse Navigator in Imaging and Oncology
  • Registered Nurse - State of Wisconsin
  • Certified Health Coach
  • BLS certification

Timeline

Primary Care Registered Nurse

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
12.2021 - Current

Wellness and Occupational health Nurse

Rockford Health System
01.2015 - Current

Mammography Nurse/ Breast Health Navigator/ OBGYN high risk fetal monitoring staff nurse

Rockford Health physicians
01.2004 - 11.2015

RN Staff Nurse

Division of Specialized care for Children
01.2001 - 10.2004

Staff RN Primary Nurse for Dr Soleanicov

Women and Childrens
11.1998 - 12.2001

Medical Case Manager for DCFS wards of the state

Winnebago County Health Department
06.1995 - 02.1998

Associate of Science - Nursing Prerequisites

Rock Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anthony College of Nursing
Lisa Rhodes