Lisa Sutton
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
Unit Manager
HCA Healthcare Brandon
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
- Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Participated actively in committee meetings to contribute insights from a Unit Manager perspective, influencing hospital-wide decisions and policies.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Healthcare
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for patient placement on 24-bed observation unit, supervision of and clinical resource for nursing staff
- Assist unit manager with staff schedule
- Precept nursing staff as needed.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritized treatment, and delegated assignments to maintain patient flow.
- Oversees admissions and discharges of patients as well as assisting unit manager in scheduling of nursing staff.
- Supervised team of four to six nurses and two to four clinical nursing assistants.
Health Center Coordinator
St. Leo University
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Fostered a new partnership with Advent Health Care to reorganize clinic policy, procedures, and daily flow to correspond with the day-to-day operations of Advent primary clinic and deliver quality primary care to a collegiate population of approximately 1200 students.
- Met with leaders of Advent Health Care as well as Saint Leo University on a monthly basis to coordinate care delivery.
- Responsible for coordination of immunization compliance for students. Researched and presented to University leadership, which resulted in purchasing Med Proctor software to track and ensure compliance.
- Attended college events as needed to represent Health Center. These events included welcome week, new student orientation, and flu and vaccine clinics.
- Upon request, presented to sororities, fraternities, and other college organizations on topics requested by the student body.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, responsible for partnering with the Department of Health and Advent Health to organize and facilitate drive-up COVID-19 testing for employees as well as mass immunization clinics held in the University parking garage for the community.
- Contributed to "Returning to the Pride," a comprehensive report on guidelines for students to social distance, return to class, and test to participate in activities during the pandemic.
Unit Manager
Nu-Vista Living at Hillsborough Lakes
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Duties include supervising staff, writing staff assignments, handling any clinical and or public relations issues that arise with families
- Admissions, tours of facility, and other nursing duties as assigned by Director of Nursing, also held positions as shift supervisor, as well as floor nurse.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Primary Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Primary nurse for GU Urology Surgeon Dr Michael Poch
- Assisted MD with establishment of practice
- Responsible for weekly clinical schedule, verifying all outside pathology received and reviewed prior to patient's appointments
- Assisted with M.D.'s surgical schedule
- Traveled weekly with MD to Moffitt International to see patients
- Assist MD with patients in clinics, performing data collection and multiple urological procedures; also held positions as primary nurse for mid-level clinic providers as well as telephone triage for oncological emergencies
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08-2027
BSN - Professional Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, Kentucky12-2024
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- Hospital Admissions
- Nurse Scheduling
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Floor Assignments
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care
- Manage Records
- Medical Programs Implementation
- Nursing Staff Support
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
AACN Med-Surg Certified
BLS
ACLS
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
Other Nursing Experience
Prior to 2014 I held nursing positions managing a busy Interventional Cardiology Practice, as well as worked as a staff nurse on multiple cardiac units developing my foundation of critical thinking.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
04.2024 - Current
Unit Manager
HCA Healthcare Brandon
08.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Healthcare
11.2021 - 08.2023
Health Center Coordinator
St. Leo University
05.2017 - 10.2021
Unit Manager
Nu-Vista Living at Hillsborough Lakes
06.2014 - 02.2017
Primary Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
11.2009 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
BSN - Professional Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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