Lisa Tinker

• Charge Nurse for 21-bed unit for acute suicidal, schizophrenia, bipolar diagnoses.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

• 20-bed adult unit for short-term crisis intervention, 14-bed adolescent unit and 16-bed geriatric program serving older adults.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• 102-bed Comprehensive addiction treatment & behavioral health facility with an adolescent unit.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Implemented restraints (chemical, physical) in crisis situations.
• Census 1-6 patients.

Registered Nurse-CVS Pharmacy COVID-19 Testing Site

• Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
• Perform COVID 19 testing and record test results according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
• Collect potentially-contaminated nasal samples and process on-site test data according to Dept. of Public Health.
• Assess patient vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and maintaining strict aseptic fields, minimizing staff and patient risks.

Cross Country Staffing

• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation via EPIC.
• Safely administered Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations IM to 50-70+ adult/pediatric patients daily, providing education to patients on vaccines, dosage, indications, contraindication, precautions and potential side effects.
• Refer back to registered health care professionals as appropriate.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Census 1-5 patients

Registered Nurse

• Performed nasal swabs to extract specimens for COVID-19 testing for both PCR & Binax.
• Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
• Adhered to appropriate standards, protocols and PPE requirements.
• Recorded rapid test results via computer for test results notification.

Registered Nurse-Amazon virtual testing

• Assist/coached/observed 20-60 employees perform COVID-19 self testing.
• Monitored for aseptic technique and testing compliance via video.

Registered Nurse - CVS Pharmacy

• Review patient questionnaires including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
• Educate patient on vaccine side effects.
• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation to 180-200 patients daily.
• Monitored client reactions and direct to post vaccination area.

• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Documented 200+ patient charts using Oasis with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Dressing changes, wound vacs, medication reconciliation, medication compliance monitoring, disease process management.
• Performed 5-15 patient visits daily.

• Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Audited 5 charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy completeness.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
• Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Processed patient admissions and discharges.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Monitored/educated & administered medication to 15-20 patients daily and answered questions about health conditions prognosis & treatments.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Updated patients charts using OASIS.

• Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
• Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care for 5 patients.
• Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
• Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.

Charge Nurse

• Contribute to team-oriented atmosphere and approach to patient care
• Ensure safe therapeutic environment for patients, respecting their rights , dignity, and privacy as well as safety.
• Performed medication administration for 1-14 patients.
• Assess patients in active substance withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Recognize warning signs of distress and use crisis management.
• Dispense medications based on patients' symptoms and clinical situation, and monitor patients' responses
• Use restrictive practices such as seclusion and restraint to manage patient in crisis when danger is imminent.
• Conduct patient chart audits.
• Handle patient admissions, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Census 1-14 patients .

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Census 1-14 patients

• Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
• Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs and opportunities.
• Utilized telephone, online chat and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service approximately 100 calls daily.
• Effective liaison between customers and internal departments.
• Resolved customers' issues related to product and billing discrepancies to encourage good customer relationships.
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