Lisa Thiltgen
Appleton
Summary
Highly motivated, detail-oriented nurse practitioner with a strong background in providing high-quality patient care.
Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in urgent care settings in both adult and pediatric populations. Utilizes clinical expertise to deliver timely and effective care for wide range of medical conditions. Knowledge of patient education and preventive care strategies ensures comprehensive patient management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Emergency Medicine Specialists
04.2024 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Included primary care providers in treatment plan for close follow up from visit in the urgent care setting.
- transferred patients expeditiously to the emergency room keeping an open line of communication regarding findings and concerns with collaborating ER physician, thus improving patient outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Ascension
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in the urgent care setting.
- Evaluated and updated clinical protocols to reflect current evidence-based standards, ensuring best practices in urgent care delivery.
Nurse Practitioner
Rush Copley Medial Group, Convenient Care
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Work autonomously to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
- Order and interpret tests for diagnosis, screening, and therapeutic interventions
- Provide primary prevention in the forms of vaccines and disease prevention throughout the lifespan
- Perform various types of physical exams including school and sports physicals for all age groups
Case Manager
Edward Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Work in collaboration with ED physicians on admission of patients relating to their diagnosis/es and plan of care.
- Assure patients who have discharged that there are appropriate follow up plans in place for continuity of care.
- Develop care plans for patients who present with chronic conditions to assure appointments are in place to prevent re-admissions.
Registered Nurse
Edward Hospital, Emergency Department
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Triage nurse, supporting charge nurse with management of patient flow.
- Effectively managed heavy daily patient volume with accuracy as charge nurse in a 55 bed unit that included separate pediatric ER and dedicated rooms for mental health patients
- Precept nurses new to emergency nursing, guiding them on departmental policies, procedures, and team models of nursing.
Registered Nurse
Hinsdale Hospital, Emergency Department
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisting continuing education for region 8 pre-hospital providers.
Paramedic
Fire Department
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Worked for both public and private sectors.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner MSN -
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.2020
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI01.1993
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Comprehensive case coordination
- Skilled in EPIC software
- Thorough patient assessments
- Patient-centered treatment design
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANPCB
- APRN, RN WI, active
- APRN, RN IL, inactive
- DEA
- BLS
- ATLS
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Emergency Medicine Specialists
04.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Ascension
09.2022 - 04.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Rush Copley Medial Group, Convenient Care
05.2021 - 09.2022
Case Manager
Edward Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Edward Hospital, Emergency Department
01.2006 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Hinsdale Hospital, Emergency Department
01.2005 - 01.2006
Paramedic
Fire Department
01.1997 - 01.2005
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Norbert College
Family Nurse Practitioner MSN -
Lewis University
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