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Lisa Woodward

Vicksburg,MI

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension Borgess Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective team coordination, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive care planning and education. Committed to fostering a supportive environment while mentoring new staff and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2008 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2006 - 12.2007

Provided direct patient care, medication administration, thorough documentation of patient assessment and interaction, and provided intervention of crisis patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Upjohn Community Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2005 - 07.2006
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2007

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Precepting
  • Team coordination
  • EMR systems

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
07.2006 - 12.2007

Licensed Practical Nurse

Upjohn Community Care Center
06.2005 - 07.2006

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Lisa Woodward