Lisa Salzer
Tecumseh
Summary
Excellent chemotherapy nurse navigator with expertise in care coordination, patient navigation, and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemotherapy Nurse Navigator
Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive cancer care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance and continuity.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging treatment phases and recovery.
- Reviewed current literature concerning advances in the field of chemotherapy nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments given including dates, times, medications administered, dosages.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and reported any discrepancies immediately.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to ensure optimal care for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient navigation through treatment processes and healthcare services.
- Collaborated with medical staff to facilitate patient access to resources.
- Assisted patients in scheduling appointments and managing follow-up care.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintained high level of professionalism and calmness with personnel, even in high-stress situations.
- Actively listened to clients in order to identify their needs and provide effective solutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as social workers, case managers, medical staff. to coordinate care for clients.
- Trained new team members on navigational duties, monitored performance and provided ongoing support and mentoring.
Clinical Nurse Sales Liason
Coram/CVS
Oklahoma City
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and medication administration.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards in all clinical activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients, promoting comfort during treatment processes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OU Health
Oklahoma City
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored progress of care plans and adjusted as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment reducing patient wait times.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Peri-Operative Nursing Supervisor
OU Health
Oklahoma City
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain optimal coverage levels.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Maintained accurate records related to staffing, budgeting, patient care, and other administrative duties.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Peri-Operative Clinic Nurse
OU Health
Oklahoma City
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Conducted routine health assessments to ensure accurate patient histories were recorded.
- Managed medical supplies inventory, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKG's or phlebotomy as directed by a physician.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Radiology Nursing Supervisor
OU Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to meet patient needs.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in best practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Post Anesthesia Radiology Staff Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and maintained equipment readiness.
- Responded to emergencies, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Oklahoma University
Oklahoma City, OK05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College
Donaldson, IN 05-2006
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient navigation
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- Received an award for Integrity from CVS Health Leadership
Certification
- Certified in BLS CPR Issued 05/01/25 Expires 05/31/27
- Currently Licensed in Nursing through Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Currently Licensed in Nursing through Indiana State Board of Nursing
Custom
- First Responder and First Class Firefighter 1990-2008
- Served as Pulaski County Coroner Winamac, Indiana 1998-2006
- Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chemotherapy Nurse Navigator
Stephenson Cancer Center
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Sales Liason
Coram/CVS
08.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OU Health
07.2014 - 08.2017
Peri-Operative Nursing Supervisor
OU Health
08.2012 - 07.2014
Peri-Operative Clinic Nurse
OU Health
07.2011 - 08.2012
Radiology Nursing Supervisor
OU Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 07.2011
Post Anesthesia Radiology Staff Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Oklahoma University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College
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