Hi, I’m
Lisa Zalenko
Registered Nurse
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 18.5 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of NICU, Oncologic, and Pediatric treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
NICU Registered Nurse
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on infant care, fostering confidence and competence in new parents transitioning home with their newborns.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
Desert Regional Medical Center
RN Case Manager
05.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Outpatient case manager for 600 adult Hematology/Oncology pts, Administer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy via central lines, Prior authorizations & Patient education, Weekly Tumor Board, Chemotherapy Certification
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Loma Linda Pediatric Oncology Clinic
RN Case Manager
04.2016 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Outpatient case manager for 300 pediatric Hematology/Oncology pts, Procedural sedation for LP, Coordination of outpatient services, Triage phone calls
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for pediatric oncology patients.
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Registered Nurse, PICU
04.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child's condition, and resources for coping strategies.
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Registered Nurse, PICU
03.2011 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center
Registered Nurse, PICU
04.2009 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Cross training in Pediatrics and Pediatric ER, Skilled in EKG reading, DKA care, Chest tubes and Dialysis
Sunrise Children's Hospital
NICU Registered Nurse
08.2006 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
- ACADEMY of NEONATAL NURSING Member
- Developmental care
- Customer Service Committee
- Social Morale Committee
- G-tube class educator
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Family-centered care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Case Management
Certification
- Licensed RN - Nevada and California
- EPIC and Cerner Training
- BLS
- STABLE
- NRP
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
09.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager
Loma Linda Pediatric Oncology Clinic
04.2016 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, PICU
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
03.2011 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, PICU
Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center
04.2009 - 03.2011
NICU Registered Nurse
Sunrise Children's Hospital
08.2006 - 04.2009
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Licensed RN - Nevada and California
- EPIC and Cerner Training
- BLS
- STABLE
- NRP
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