LISA SHAW
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse known for exceptional patient education and professional bedside manner. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices, reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient safety. Actively engaged in mentoring nursing staff and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment. Caring for patient before and after surgeries. Assisting with intubation,Triple lumen insertion,bedside colonoscopy,chest tube insertion and maintenance,foley insertion,
Providing emotional support to families and patients when their
loved one had passed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit-11East
New York Harbor VA Hospital-Brooklyn
800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104
08.2006 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and tracked patient reactions to maintain high standards of care.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to create customized care plans focused on enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for junior nursing staff to enhance skills and improve patient care standards.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based strategies aimed at improving patient safety and reducing hospital readmission occurrences.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making and self-management skills.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict infection control measures and sterile techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities as per regulatory requirements.
- Served as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient care issues and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Enhanced patient safety through adherence to evidence-based practices and protocols in critical care settings.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting staffing assignments or workload distribution based on changing patient acuity levels, ensuring optimal care delivery at all times.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Actively participated in unit-based educational offerings aimed at increasing clinical knowledge and staying current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Adult critical care units.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit-SICU-Trauma1
Saint Vincent's Hospital- Staten Island
350 Bard Ave Staten Island, NY
05.2001 - 07.2006
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on advanced life support techniques and critical care protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and respond promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Implemented infection control protocols within the ICU environment, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
- Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients based on physician orders and clinical assessment findings.
- Coordinated patient transfers between units or facilities while ensuring continuity of care and seamless transitions for patients and their families.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and responded promptly to changes or abnormalities, maintaining patient stability and preventing complications.
- Prepared patients for surgery by conducting preoperative assessments and providing emotional support to minimize anxiety levels.
- Enhanced teamwork among healthcare professionals through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of patient care plans.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in the development of long-term care plans for complex cases, ensuring continuity of care throughout hospitalization and discharge process.
- Advocated for patients'' healthcare needs and preferences, collaborating with physicians to ensure that individualized treatment plans were developed.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in intensive care nursing, fostering professional growth among colleagues within the unit.
- Educated patients'' families on ICU procedures, treatment options, and disease processes to enhance understanding and involvement in decision-making processes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Adult critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Adult patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing
310 East 23rd Street05-1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
- Cardiac care
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit-11East
New York Harbor VA Hospital-Brooklyn
08.2006 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit-SICU-Trauma1
Saint Vincent's Hospital- Staten Island
05.2001 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing