Lisa Sannes

Work History

Physician Nurse

UAMS Hospital

01.2025 - Current

Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health record systems.
Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Little Rock Surgery Center

10.2023 - 01.2025

Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.

Registered Nurse

Saline Memorial Hospital

10.2019 - 10.2023

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
Educated patients about their hyperbaric oxygen treatments and supervised these treatments in conjunction with treating provider.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Nurse

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS

10.2003 - 10.2019

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct care while patients received phototherapy for many diverse conditions.
Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Assisted with procedures such as skin excisions and biopsies.
Ensured that the supply room was stocked and ordered supplies as needed.
Prepared medications to be administered during procedures.

Home Infusion Registered Nurse

United Medical Home IV

07.2002 - 10.2003

Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
Refilled and programmed intrathecal pumps for chronic pain and spasticity patients.
Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse Administrator

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

07.2002 - 07.2003

Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 13 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 15 employees across more than 2 departments.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients

Registered Nurse

Richard Graham MD

02.1998 - 07.2001

Performed rounds on patients that were admitted to inpatient rehabilitation hospital with physician.
Assisted and performed patient assessments during rounds and upon admission to hospital.
Performed consultations on patients that needed consideration for admission to the rehabilitation hospital.
Dictated history and physicals and discharge summaries on all patients admitted to hospital as well as consultations on patients that were requested.
Transcribed all orders and daily progress notes on all patients round upon.
Ensured that all orders were carried out as transcribed and monitored outcomes of testing as needed.
Reported any abnormal outcomes or issues that occurred to physician.

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute

10.1996 - 02.1998

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Center

06.1993 - 10.1996

Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

12.1991 - 06.1993

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Physician Nurse

Registered Nurse, PACU

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Administrator

Registered Nurse

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Education

Diploma RN - Nursing

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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