Lisa Roberts
Harrison,OH
Summary
Compassionate ICU nurse with experience in delivering high-quality patient care within intensive care settings. Skills include critical thinking, accurate medication administration, and team collaboration. Notable for advocating effectively for patients' needs and contributing to a positive, supportive work environment. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact on improving patient outcomes through thorough monitoring and timely intervention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor PRN
Kindred Hospital Dayton
Dayton, OH
10.2020 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 10 employees in daily operations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
Medical ICU Nurse
Kindred Hospital Dayton
Dayton, OH
07.2011 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's response to treatments and interventions.
- Performed bedside procedures including insertion of IVs, wound dressing changes, Foley catheterizations, and monitor drips for sedation and vasoactive.
- Collaborated with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated data in EMR systems.
- Provided education to families regarding patient care needs, discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
- Identified potential problems or complications that may arise during ICU stay.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as lab work, x-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds according to protocol.
- Conducted physical assessments on patients to identify any changes in condition or health status.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing appropriate protocols and procedures.
- Managed pain control using pharmacological agents or non-pharmacological methods as needed.
- Instructed family members about basic nursing skills such as wound care and medication administration.
- Assisted with post mortem care when necessary following death of a patient.
- Regularly communicated with team members regarding progress of assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with all policies related to safety standards, infection control practices and quality assurance initiatives.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
West Chester, OH09-2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Ventilator support
- Wound Care
- Preventive health
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- IV setup
- Patient Evaluation
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Supervisor PRN
Kindred Hospital Dayton
10.2020 - Current
Medical ICU Nurse
Kindred Hospital Dayton
07.2011 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing