Lisa Stackhouse
Prairie City,IA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
First Choice Travel Nursing
Des Moines, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
RN Virtual
First Choice Travel Nursing
Waterloo, IA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse Traveler
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices and clinical procedures.
- 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.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for early intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
Waterloo, Iowa
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Conducted assessments to monitor vital signs and identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, applying critical thinking to stabilize patients effectively.
Education
RN, BSN -
Mercy College of Health Science
01.2016
Skills
- Orthopedic expertise
- Med-surg nursing proficiency
- BLS certification, American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse (2016 -most recent renewal 2025)
Certification
- Mandatory Reporter Training - expires 9/29/26
- NIHSS- expires 2/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
First Choice Travel Nursing
08.2025 - Current
RN Virtual
First Choice Travel Nursing
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse Traveler
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
05.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Prime Time Healthcare
08.2022 - 12.2022
RN, BSN -
Mercy College of Health Science