Lisa Savage
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse with comprehensive background in patient care, health administration and policy enforcement. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and communication, combined with ability to work under pressure during emergencies. Previous roles involved direct patient care, staff supervision and coordination of healthcare services resulting in improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining current nursing practices through ongoing professional education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
UCI Medical Center
Orange, California
11.2016 - Current
- Triage in person, phone and computer
- Respond to patients messages via phone and computer
- Answer clinical questions from patients and collaborate with their doctor on the best plan for care
- Review labs and paperwork
- Prior authorizations for medications
- Use prescription protocols for refilling medications
- Patient education
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
- Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
- Facilitated patient communication, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and healthcare delivery.
- Directed or supervised nursing care staff in provision of patient therapy.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UCI Medical Center
Orange
01.2005 - 10.2016
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-1998
Skills
- Patient consultation
- In person, computer and phone triage
- Patient testing
- Treatment coordination
- Medication refills
- Lab review
- Prior authorizations for medications
- Teamwork
- Manage medical assistants
- Vaccine management
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year nomination x 3
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
UCI Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UCI Medical Center
01.2005 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton