Lisa Rini, BSN, RN, CHC
Aldie
Summary
Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach with 15+ years of healthcare experience, including adult critical care, chronic multi-system disease, and diabetes management. Proven expertise in nursing care of clients with complex medical conditions, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Currently completing NBHWC board certification requirements, including 75 hours of health and wellness coaching sessions, live mentorship, and required contact hours. Compassionate Health and Wellness Coach with proven ability to deliver personalized coaching strategies efficiently and productively. Specialize in nutritional guidance, stress management techniques, and fitness planning. Excel in active listening, empathetic communication, and motivational interviewing, ensuring clients achieve sustainable health improvements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Practicum
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
01.2025 - Current
- Guide volunteer clients on their transformative paths to personalized wellness goals using evidence-based coaching and Motivational Interviewing via telehealth, phone, or in-person.
- Focus on integrative and preventive strategies to enhance physical and psychosocial wellness.
RN Patient Liaison/Home Health Clinical Care Provider
Self-Employment
Aldie
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate home health care for a Class IV congestive heart failure patient with a HeartMate LVAD and an implanted pacemaker/LCD.
- Performing daily LVAD driveline dressing changes with strict sterile technique to prevent infection.
- Monitoring LVAD hemodynamic parameters for optimal function and patient safety.
- Educating patients and families on infection prevention, medication management for adherence, and interpreting lab results, bridging communication between the healthcare team and families.
- Serving as the RN liaison during medical appointments to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
- Blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration per MD orders, and diabetes education.
RN 2, Charge RN, Intensive Care Unit
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax
05.2002 - 04.2012
- Provided comprehensive, high-acuity care for critically ill adults with multi-system failure, sepsis, and advanced cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic conditions in a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Senior Clinical Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center
Roslyn
06.2000 - 04.2002
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to adults with acute and chronic cardiothoracic conditions, including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and pre- and post-cardiac intervention and surgery in 20-bed Coronary Care Unit.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Medical Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital Forest
Richmond
11.1998 - 05.2000
- Staff RN on an 18-bed progressive care/telemetry unit focused on patients with cardiac conditions, including pre- and post-PCI, congestive heart failure exacerbations, cardiac arrhythmias, HeartMate LVAD device, and pre- and post-CABG. Patient and family education, including diabetes management.
Education
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Certification Program - Integrative Health Education and Lifestyle Program Certificate
Andrew Weil Center For Integrative Medicine At The University of Arizona
true07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-1998
Skills
- Evidenced-Based Practice
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Motivational Interviewing
- Telehealth/Electronic Medical Record
- Patient Advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Education
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Client-Centered
- Collaborative Goal-Setting
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, 1998-present
Certification
- Certified Health Coach, National Society of Health Coaches
- Commonwealth of Virginia Registered Nurse License #00011833 Active License, Exp. 04/30/2026
Includes Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Timeline
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Practicum
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
01.2025 - Current
RN Patient Liaison/Home Health Clinical Care Provider
Self-Employment
02.2023 - 07.2024
RN 2, Charge RN, Intensive Care Unit
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2012
Senior Clinical Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center
06.2000 - 04.2002
Registered Nurse, Progressive Medical Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital Forest
11.1998 - 05.2000
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Certification Program - Integrative Health Education and Lifestyle Program Certificate
Andrew Weil Center For Integrative Medicine At The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
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