Lisa Weatherford RN MSN

med surg,tele, ER ,Post acute rehab float pool , inpatient and home hospice , home health care ,nursing home , now a PRN position since 2019.I work here when I am not on a travel assignment .

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Updated patient with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
• Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• 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.
• Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
• Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Emerald hardware proficiency
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Cared for patients in 28 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 28-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• 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.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

• Led successful 7-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 21patients daily.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients of a 28 -bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

Inpatient hospice unit - administer comfort, anxiety and pain medications ,PCA therapy administration , excellent observational and communication skills ,hourly assessments , counsel patients and families before during and after treatments, medications and care , critical thinking skills , emotional support care for patient and family members ,

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients throughout the dying process
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Ultimate float team within the hospital , critical thinking skills , fast paced , medical expertise , critical thinking skills

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.

Stepdown Telemetry unit, multi-tasking ability, fast paced , advanced medical knowledge , critical thinking skills , strong interpersonal skills , technical expertise, cardiac drip /med administration

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Stepdown Neurological unit , advanced medical knowledge ,technical expertise, critical thinking skills , fast paced , multi-tasking abilities , strong interpersonal skills

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Telemetry RN , cardiac IV edications , cardiac drips with titration , critical thinking skills , advanced medical knowledge

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Emergency Room RN , sub acute rehabilitation unit , skilled nursing unit .

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 28-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Medical surgical unit /Critical Care Unit/Labor and Delivery Unit/Emergency Room/Well Baby Nursery

• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 28-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 28 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

• Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
• Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
• Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
• Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
• Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
• Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line.
• Managed ingredients and food product use by assessing availability
• Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
• Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
• Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
• Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
• Hired and managed all kitchen staff.
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
• Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
• Managed employees throughout preparation and service of 3 meals per day.
• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
• Set schedules for 7 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
• Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
• Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control
• Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts
• Managed ingredients and food product use by assessing availability, customer traffic and popularity of items resulting in no food waste
• Managed ingredients and food product use by assessing availability, placing monthly orders for the facility.

Excellent patient centered care ,planning and executing direct hands on bedside care of patients , expertise in medical surgical, telemetry , and home health care settings

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.