Lisa Worthington
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional nurse skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and emergency response. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Reliable in high-pressure environments, with focus on delivering patient-centered results. Proficient in telehealth, patient education, and electronic health record management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Nurse
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive medical assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions.
- Completed CLIA waived testing and phlebotomy.
- Training new or less experienced employees.
Triage Nurse
Suburban Endocrinology & Diabetes Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Home Health Case Manager RN
Advocate Aurora Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring high-risk patients and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Educated patients on their conditions, medications, and self-care techniques for enhanced understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients post-discharge to assess progress and address any questions or concerns that arose during the transition back into the community setting.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy when appropriate.
Triage Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care through active listening skills and empathetic communication.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
06.2020 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Triage Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois State Board of Nursing
Romeoville, IL09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Aurora, IL09.2014
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Physical assessments
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Lab specimen processing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
Certification
RN License
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Suburban Endocrinology & Diabetes Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
Corrections Nurse
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Case Manager RN
Advocate Aurora Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
Triage Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
12.2020 - 04.2021
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
06.2020 - 12.2020
Triage Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
02.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois State Board of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
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