Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/EBP PROJECTS
References
Timeline
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LISA WOODS

Littleton,CO

Summary

Compassionate Nurse with extensive experience in acute care, case management and clinical education. Proficient in multi-disciplinary collaboration, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft 365 Suite, quality improvement, medical record review, patient safety, and resolving documentation discrepancies. Adept in educating medical staff and documentation review. Ready to apply nursing expertise, case management, collaboration, and presentation skills to a dynamic new position.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Care Manager, Integrated Kidney Care

DaVita
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care and support to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Coordinate care, address various patient needs, and ensure quality, consistent, and cost-effective care.
  • Work with both patients and healthcare teams to manage care transitions and establish treatment plans
  • Help patients navigate the healthcare system, including accessing resources and services
  • Conduct medical record reviews to identify patient needs and potential issues.

Clinical Nurse Educator

Remedy Staffing/Optum Serve
LaCrosse, WI
06.2020 - 02.2023

Clinical Educator, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse

SCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
09.2009 - 06.2022

Interim Lead Clinical Educator, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Department

Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
03.2011 - 07.2011

Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit

Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
09.2005 - 12.2010

Travel Nurse-Med/Surg Floor

Good Samaritan Medical Center
Lafayette, CO
03.2005 - 09.2005

Clinical Nurse

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
09.2001 - 03.2005

Office Manager

Austin Abramson, Karen Brodman-Grimm, Lynn Friedman, LLP, and Joyce Kim, M.D.’s
New York, NY
06.1999 - 05.2000

Billing and Reception Desk Associate

Austin Abramson, Karen Brodman-Grimm, Lynn Friedman, LLP, and Joyce Kim, M.D.’s
New York, NY
09.1994 - 05.1999

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Case management and transitional care
  • Patient education and clinical training
  • EPIC and Cerner proficiency
  • Microsoft 365 Suite expertise
  • Presentation delivery for diverse audiences
  • Nursing journal article author and procedure manual contributor
  • Clinical data analysis and publication review
  • Patient and associate safety knowledge
  • Medical record compliance reviews
  • Hospital-acquired condition follow-up reviews
  • Quality improvement experience

Affiliations

  • Member, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, Rocky Mountain Region: 2009-present
  • Group Leader and Coordinator, Ostomy Support Group, Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO: 2010, 2020-2021
  • Member and Interim Lead, Lutheran Medical Center S.K.I.N Team, 2010-2020
  • Member, Lutheran Medical Center Safety Committee, Wheat Ridge, CO: 2018-2020

Accomplishments

  • PUBLICATIONS
  • Earlam, A. & Woods, L. Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics. October 2022. https://www.myamericannurse.com/moisture-associated-skin-damage/
  • Earlam, A. & Woods, L. Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management. June 2020. https://www.myamericannurse.com/obesity-skin-issues-and-skinfold-management/
  • Earlam, A. S. & Woods, L. Stop bullying in schools and save a life. American Nurse Today Blog post. January 2019. https://www.myamericannurse.com/stop-bullying-in-schools-and-save-a-life/
  • Earlam, A. S., Woods, L., Lind, K. Transitioning wound care patients to post-acute care. American Nurse Today. January 2018 Vol. 13 No. 1 https://www.myamericannurse.com/wound-care-post-acute-care/
  • Earlam, A. S., Woods, L. Lind, K. Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessment. American Nurse Today. January 2018 Vol. 13 No. 1. Web exclusive. https://www.myamericannurse.com/detecting-elder-abuse-neglect/
  • Woods, L., Procedure 136: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, In: AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, 7th Edition, D. L. Wiegand ed., Elsevier, 1200-1209, 2017

Certification

  • Colorado RN license 170799 (multi-state): Active, expiration 09/30/2025
  • Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN): 2010–present, expiration 12/31/2025
  • Certified Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): 2015–2020
  • CPR CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS): Active, expiration 2/2027

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/EBP PROJECTS

  • Principal Lead, Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Patients with Hip Fracture, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, Change Project, 2013-2015
  • Co-Lead, Data Collector, National Nursing Data Quality Indicators for Pressure Ulcers for Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat ridge, CO. 2009-2020
  • Team Member, Pain management after total hip arthroscopy. University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, 2012
  • Team Member, Best Practice Council – Pressure Ulcer Prevention. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital, and Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital, 2010-2011

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN Care Manager, Integrated Kidney Care

DaVita
04.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse Educator

Remedy Staffing/Optum Serve
06.2020 - 02.2023

Interim Lead Clinical Educator, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Department

Lutheran Medical Center
03.2011 - 07.2011

Clinical Educator, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse

SCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
09.2009 - 06.2022

Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit

Lutheran Medical Center
09.2005 - 12.2010

Travel Nurse-Med/Surg Floor

Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2005 - 09.2005

Clinical Nurse

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
09.2001 - 03.2005

Office Manager

Austin Abramson, Karen Brodman-Grimm, Lynn Friedman, LLP, and Joyce Kim, M.D.’s
06.1999 - 05.2000

Billing and Reception Desk Associate

Austin Abramson, Karen Brodman-Grimm, Lynn Friedman, LLP, and Joyce Kim, M.D.’s
09.1994 - 05.1999

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Loyola Marymount University