Lisa Smith
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Experienced with household operations, maintenance, and staff coordination. Utilizes organizational and management skills to ensure well-functioning and orderly living environment. Track record of effective budget management and creating cohesive team atmosphere.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Manager/Nurse
Youth Consultation Services
05.2015 - Current
- I am responsible for the daily operation and management of a group home of 4 adult males with developmental disabilities and 15 staff members which includes nurses and direct support professionals. I am a member of the treatment team, which consists of nurses, doctors, behaviorist, direct support professionals, and support coordination agencies to maintain the continuity of care for each individual living in the group home while maintaining the guidelines of the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Chronic Care Coordinator
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
03.2014 - 06.2015
- I am a member of the care team. I screen charts for patients scheduled for appointments on a daily basis. I case manage non-compliant patients with chronic diseases through education, referrals and follow ups. I meet with patients and family members daily to help manage care for a better outcome of their current diagnosis. Being a liason between the patients and providers, I follow up with phone calls and/or visits until they are compliant with their disease management process.
LPN
Genesis Millville Center
04.2006 - 03.2014
- Licensed nurse on orthopedic and cardiac unit with occasional reassignments to transitional and long-term care units. Overseeing an average of 15-27 patients per shift, while managing 2-4 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. I provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute health problems such as knee, hip, shoulder replacements and back surgeries, MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, strokes, gallbladder removals, tracheostomy, wound care, mental health, and psych disorders. During the admission process, I utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care for their rehabilitation stay to help patients reach their maximum level of functioning to be discharged to home. While acting as a liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans for recovery and discharge planning, a tremendous amount of patient/family counseling, educating, and teaching are performed. I also assist attending physicians with assessments as well as maintaining, implementing, and transcribing orders given by the physicians. While ensuring all HIPAA compliances, patient progress notes are documented daily for insurance reimbursements.
LPN
Cumberland Department of Corrections
11.1996 - 04.2006
- I worked as a LPN in a correction facility providing nursing care to incarcerated inmates with various medical conditions including mental health and psych disorders. I completed medical intakes upon admission, assisted doctors with minor surgeries and non-invasive procedures, ob/gyn exams for female inmates, authorized drug refills, and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. I transcribed and maintained doctors/dentist/psychiatrist orders, implemented standing orders and protocols by doctors/dentist/psychiatrist and administered medications. I also documented any unusual events in the patient's chart. Education and teaching of current illnesses were provided as well.
LPN Charge Nurse
Greenbriar East Healthcare Center
11.1995 - 01.2001
- I provided nursing care to patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, post-op patients, mental and psych disorders. I assisted doctors while making rounds at the facility, transcribed and maintained doctor's orders, and administered medications and treatments. Also, I admitted and discharged/transferred patients to home/hospital. I performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. The unit was a 30 bed unit with 4-5 certified nursing assistants.
Education
LPN Program -
Vineland High School Adult
Vineland, NJ01.1994
Skills
- Clinical experience
- Management experience
- Geriatric treatment
- Diabetes and nutrition
- Psych and mental health care
- Oncology
- Medical terminology
- Preceptor
- Supervisory duties
- Compliance reporting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Drug screen collection
- Mental health/psych illness
- Ears/Nose/Throat experience
- Patient counseling
- Vascular care
- Skilled cardiac care nursing
- Disease prevention and intervention
- Taking patient histories
- Lab result evaluation
- Health and wellness
- Urology
- In- and out-patient care
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Strong leadership skills
- Thorough physical assessments
- Discharge planning
- Administering medication
- Culturally competent care
- Clinical training
- MEDISOFT proficient
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Computerized charting
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Professional bedside manner
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Patient positioning
- IV drug therapy management
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Tracheotomy care
- Colostomy care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Gastroenteral nutrition
- Insulin medication assistance
- Body mechanics
- Hematology testing
- ICD-9 forms
- High level of autonomy
- Self-directed
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Healthcare billing
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- HEDIS chart abstraction
- Patient/family focused
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 31+ years experience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
House Manager/Nurse
Youth Consultation Services
05.2015 - Current
Chronic Care Coordinator
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
03.2014 - 06.2015
LPN
Genesis Millville Center
04.2006 - 03.2014
LPN
Cumberland Department of Corrections
11.1996 - 04.2006
LPN Charge Nurse
Greenbriar East Healthcare Center
11.1995 - 01.2001
LPN Program -
Vineland High School Adult
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