Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Lisa Robinson

Lakeland,US

Summary


Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Have provided volunteer nursing care abroad, working with underprivileged communities in Africa and Haiti. Study abroad course in China to learn alongside foreign nursing students and Eastern Medicine practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Department of Corrections
10.2021 - 02.2025
  • Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
  • Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs and update physician as needed.
  • Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs in a clinical setting
  • Provided compassionate care to patients in a correctional setting
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments in complex situations
  • Assisted physicians during examinations
  • Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures
  • Administered medications including IV, IM and oral, accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians and coworkers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

RN - Cardiovascular Unit

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

RN - Med/Surg Neuro ICU

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
  • Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
  • Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
  • Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
  • Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions
  • Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
  • Provided compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment

RN - Neuro Unit

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
01.2011 - 10.2012
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

LPN

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Worked as LPN in pre-post op setting assisting the RN's with patient care.
  • Assisted patients with repositioning, personal care, emotional needs and safety concerns.
  • Updated RN's and Doctors of patients that exhibited signs of changing statuses.
  • Transported patients from the post-op recovery room to there new room and helped to settle them into the new environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and stocking of unit, including ensuring clean carts and/or beds available. Stocking supplies at the RN's station to ensure proper equipment available at all times.
  • Provided transportation to ambulatory surgical patient's to the pick up area and stayed with them for smooth transition for their ride home.

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Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
06.2016

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Nursing

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
06.2010

Skills

    Compassion and empathy

  • Clinical judgment
  • Basic life support
  • Patient management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medication administration
  • EMR systems including, EPIC and Sapphire
  • Charge nurse
  • Selected to be in a video showing a proper bedside shift report that was shown to newly hired employees at Abbott Northwestern
  • Volunteered to work on a COVID unit as a telemetry nurse
  • Bedside shift reports

Certification

BLS from the American Heart Association

Timeline

RN

Department of Corrections
10.2021 - 02.2025

RN - Cardiovascular Unit

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2021

RN - Med/Surg Neuro ICU

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014

RN - Neuro Unit

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
01.2011 - 10.2012

LPN

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2011

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Nursing

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

BLS from the American Heart Association

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

St. Catherine University
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