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Lisa Welker

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator with a proven track record, excelling in clinical education and mentorship. Adept at policy formulation and fostering interprofessional teamwork, I enhance staff competencies and drive quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

The Portland Clinic
Portland , OR
06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of clinical education and training programs to support The Portland Clinic's mission and strategic objectives.
  • Facilitates ongoing professional development and competency of clinical staff.
  • Partners with organizational leadership to assess learning needs, support quality improvement initiatives, and enhance clinical workflows.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in infection control, electronic medical record (Epic) optimization, and clinical policy development.
  • Provides mentorship and acts as a resource for clinical staff, while staying current with evidence-based practices.
  • Collaborated on the design and launch of The Portland Clinic's inaugural Medical Assistant Training Program.

Home Therapy Dialysis RN

Fresenius Medical Care
Vancouver, Washington
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in patient condition or concerns about treatment plan effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and their families on kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle changes needed for optimal health outcomes.
  • Trained patients and families how to safely perform peritoneal dialysis treatments at home, closely monitored treatment data, and case-managed patients to ensure successful dialysis.
  • Precepted and mentored new nursing staff using state and company guidelines.

Staff Development & Infection Control RN

Promedica
Vancouver, Washington
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • Trained new nursing staff by developing and providing orientation sessions, hands-on instruction and evaluations.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient safety, decreasing medication errors, and optimizing fall prevention efforts.
  • Identified knowledge gaps among staff, developed and implemented training to mitigate gaps.
  • Performed chart audits to track infections and treatments to monitor for trends and serve on the antibiotic stewardship committee.
  • Collaborated with facility administration and other members of the management team to ensure state and federal compliance.

Special Procedures RN (Urology)

Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, Washington
04.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, and performed urology-specific treatments and procedures per physician orders.
  • Alleviated patient fears of treatments utilizing therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
  • Performed care coordination tasks to ensure patients had the resources needed at home.

Staff RN

Fort Vancouver Post Acute
Vancouver, Washington
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assessed patient conditions and provided appropriate nursing care by creating and implementing care plans and administering medications and treatments as ordered by providers.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and physicians regarding treatment plans.
  • Managed time efficiently while providing high-quality care for multiple patients simultaneously.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2025

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing

Clark College Nursing School
Vancouver, WA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural awareness
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Policy formulation
  • Effective communication
  • Clinical education
  • Interprofessional teamwork

Certification

  • Washington State RN (RN60751110)
  • Oregon State RN (202007866RN)
  • BLS (exp. 11/2026)

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

The Portland Clinic
06.2024 - Current

Home Therapy Dialysis RN

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2023 - 06.2025

Staff Development & Infection Control RN

Promedica
03.2022 - 03.2025

Special Procedures RN (Urology)

Vancouver Clinic
04.2018 - 02.2022

Staff RN

Fort Vancouver Post Acute
09.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Walden University

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing

Clark College Nursing School

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts

Portland State University

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