Lisa Samples
Ellamore,WV
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in clinical patient support. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and clinical settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead LPN
St. Joseph"s Hospital WVU Medicine
05.2012 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and scheduling surgical procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Lead LPN
Pearson Family Medicine
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN
Associates For Women's Health
12.2005 - 02.2007
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- working closely with providers to provide good prenatal care
- blood draws
- vaccines
LPN Medical Surgical
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.1995 - 12.2005
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support.
- Bedside nursing for surgical patients.
- End of life care and family support.
LPN Telemetry Floor
United Hospital Center
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- assisted with care of post op heart cath patients.
- Passing PO medications.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Fairmont State College
Fairmont, WVDiploma -
Fred Eberly School of Practical Nursing
Buckhannon, WV12.1994
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon-Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WV06.1991
Skills
- Infection control
- Gastrointestinal care
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Restorative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Pain management
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Organizational skills
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Team collaboration
- Nursing ethics
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac care
- Conflict resolution
- Pre-operative care
- Time management
- Disease prevention
- Patient advocacy
- Palliative care
- Pediatric nursing
- Post-operative care
- Clinical decision-making
- Oncology nursing
- Maternal-child nursing
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Patient Relationship Building
- Caregiving Skills
- Immunization Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting Intake
- Transcribing Orders
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Outpatient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Evaluations
- Patient Assessments
- ADL Assistance
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Patient Triaging
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vital Signs
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Support
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Activity Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Performance Monitoring
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Infant Feeding and Care
- Procedure Explanation
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
Lead LPN
St. Joseph"s Hospital WVU Medicine
05.2012 - Current
Lead LPN
Pearson Family Medicine
03.2007 - 05.2012
LPN
Associates For Women's Health
12.2005 - 02.2007
LPN Medical Surgical
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.1995 - 12.2005
LPN Telemetry Floor
United Hospital Center
01.1995 - 06.1995
No Degree - Nursing
Fairmont State College
Diploma -
Fred Eberly School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon-Upshur High School
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