Lisa Zawadzki

Provide professional care in various units throughout hospital, such as PCU, orthopedics, ED, med surg, cardiovascular and cancer units. Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in fast paced environments, prioritizing patient care and safety.

Managed and documented phone calls efficiently, obtaining pertinent information to make informed decisions about patient care. Coordinated with physicians, ED staff, inpatient unit staff and provider offices to facilitate appropriate care and resources to patients.

• 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.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.

Tracked and managed patient placement and movement, ensuring efficient transfers and discharges for over 1000 bed hospital. Assigned ED, PACU and OSH transfers to beds based on care requirement and hospital bed resources.

• Established clear guidelines for priority-based admissions, ensuring fair distribution of resources among patients based on clinical needs.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Cared for critically ill patients with cardiac conditions including cardio genie shock, CHF, pulmonary hypertension and those awaiting heart transplants. Managed patients requiring CRRT, IABP, and ventilator support

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.