Lisa Simmons
Plainfield
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Franciscan Health, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and manage complex patient situations, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
08.1998 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions promptly and effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Evaluated patient outcomes regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rick’s College
Rexburg, ID04.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
08.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rick’s College