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Lisa White

Williamstown

Summary

Dynamic PACU Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Marietta Memorial Hospital, excelling in treatment planning and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery through effective pain management and education. Skilled in IV insertion and vital signs monitoring, consistently advocating for patient safety and comfort in high-pressure environments.

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Nursing specialty.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

WVU-UHC
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, PACU

WVU Medicine
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Med Surg Travel RN

Health Carousel Travel Network. LLC.
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Davis Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources Inc.
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine- Wheeling Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse /CPR Instructor

Coordinating Council for Independent Living
04.2014 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Elkins Regional Convalescent Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Health Care
02.2009 - 06.2013
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
06.2006 - 07.2008
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Davis And Elkins College
Elkins, WV
05-2006

High School Diploma -

Elkins High School
Elkins, WV
05-1983

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Basic life support
  • IV insertion
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Discharge planning
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient assessment
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • IV fluid administration
  • Blood transfusion

  • Health education
  • Vitals assessments
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • IV infusions
  • Medication administration
  • Assessment techniques
  • Pain management
  • Vital signs recording
  • Analgesia pumps

Accomplishments

  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Nursing Degree

Interests

  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Animal Care
  • Adventure Travel
  • Road Trips

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

WVU Medicine
03.2022 - 04.2022

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

WVU-UHC
01.2020 - 06.2022

Med Surg Travel RN

Health Carousel Travel Network. LLC.
07.2019 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse

Davis Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources Inc.
04.2017 - 02.2019

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine- Wheeling Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse /CPR Instructor

Coordinating Council for Independent Living
04.2014 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse

Elkins Regional Convalescent Center
01.2013 - 06.2013

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Health Care
02.2009 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
06.2006 - 07.2008

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Davis And Elkins College

High School Diploma -

Elkins High School