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LISA STUTZMAN

Milwaukee

Summary

Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

St.Croix Hospice
11.2021 - Current

Provide Nursing assistance to hospice patients in home and facilities. Provide End of life support to patients and families. Ensured accurate real time charting and patient change of condition to Management and RN-case managers.

  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Affinity Visiting Nurses Hospice
09.2017 - 10.2021
  • Provide Nursing assistance to hospice patients in home and facilities. Assist patients with activities of daily living including with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming. Provide End of life support to patients and families. Ensured accurate real time charting and patient change of condition to Management and RN-case managers.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Parkside Care Center
02.2005 - 08.2017
  • Provided Nursing assistance to residents in a 65-bed long term care facility. Assisted residents with activities of daily living including with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming. Ensured accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

Certified Nursing License -

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
01.2005

High School Equivalency Diploma - undefined

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
01.2005

Skills

  • Patient bedside reporting
  • Compassionate patient support
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology
  • Skilled in EMR system utilization
  • Clinical observation skills
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
  • Support for patient rights
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • End-of-life care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Licensed CHPNA 221300063 9/29/21-9/28/25

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

St.Croix Hospice
11.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Affinity Visiting Nurses Hospice
09.2017 - 10.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Parkside Care Center
02.2005 - 08.2017

High School Equivalency Diploma - undefined

Fox Valley Technical College

Certified Nursing License -

Fox Valley Technical College