Lisa Zemola, MSN RN
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with a diverse background in healthcare, and a strong foundation in psychology. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and developing tailored care plans, and possessing strong communication, empathy, and resilience, excels in fast-paced environments to support patient mental health and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Valleywise Health
Phoenix, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Developed relationships with families of NICU patients by providing emotional support during their stay at the hospital.
- Provided direct nursing care to premature infants, including administering medications and intravenous fluids.
- Managed emergency situations such as resuscitation efforts and code blue events in the NICU.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of neonates and infants in the NICU, including vital signs, growth measurements, and other health indicators.
- Oversaw ventilator management for critically ill newborns requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.
Nurse Intern Mom/Baby
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
Milwaukee
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to postpartum mothers and newborns under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Conducted routine assessments of maternal and neonatal vital signs, documenting findings accurately in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored newborns for signs of distress or complications, promptly reporting concerns to the nursing team.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, collaborating with physicians, lactation consultants, and social workers to address patient needs comprehensively.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with procedures related to labor, delivery, or postpartum care.
Nursing Assistant-NICU
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the administration of feedings, both oral and via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, ensuring proper technique and adherence to feeding protocols.
- Prepared and organized neonatal beds and care areas, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and developmentally appropriate environment for each infant.
- Provided comfort measures such as swaddling and rocking infants.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the unit, adhering to all safety protocols and standards set by hospital administration.
- Restocked supplies in each room daily while also cleaning equipment after use.
Newborn Care Specialist
Sweet Dreams Infant Care
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Employed foundational assessment techniques on newborns.
- Educated and trained private families on how to take care of infants.
- Monitored bonding between mother and infant, initiating lactation support.
- Supported mothers postpartum by providing emotional support during the adjustment period of having a new baby in the home.
- Assisted parents with breastfeeding techniques and provided lactation support.
- Instructed new parents in safe sleep practices, proper swaddling techniques and burping methods.
Supervisor
Maryville Crisis Nursery
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring, and evaluated staff performance.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Hired team members and trained them in a collaborative team environment.
- Conducted employee evaluations and developed improvement plans.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve child behavioral and learning development with proactive approaches.
- Monitored child progress and assisted children and childcare workers with resolving problems.
- Developed and optimized supportive care plans to help child and staff navigate and challenging behaviors and support child goals.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in childs status.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
OB Scrub Technician
Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest, IL
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
- Set up the sterile field for C-section and vaginal deliveries
- Assisted doctors/midwives with vaginal and c-section deliveries, tubal ligation's, and D&C's, while maintaining a sterile field
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting foley catheter insertions and removals
- Performed PKU tests, bilirubin checks, and obtained bilirubin serum for infants. Assisted with new born blood glucose checks and set up for circumcisions. Supported doctors during circumcision procedures.
- Accurately recorded and maintained detailed records of patients' vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations according to medical staff directions
Education
Bachelor/Master of Nursing (DEMSN) -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL01.2012
Skills
- Care Plans
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Injection Administration
- Team building
- Delegation and Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Time management abilities
Clinical Experience
Surgical Trauma PICU Preceptorship
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Cardiac Step-down
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
Community Health Outreach Clinical
Milwaukee, WI
Neurology Medical-Surgical
Ascension Columbia St Mary's, Milwaukee, WI
Certification
- Sigma Nurse Manager Certification
- ELNEC
- BSL
- NRP
- Alverno Student Nurse's Association
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses
- Valleywise Health NICU Shared Governance Committee
- Valleywise Health NICU Bereavement Committee
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Valleywise Health
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Intern Mom/Baby
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant-NICU
Rush University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Maryville Crisis Nursery
11.2022 - 05.2023
Newborn Care Specialist
Sweet Dreams Infant Care
05.2021 - 05.2024
OB Scrub Technician
Northwestern Medicine
05.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor/Master of Nursing (DEMSN) -
Alverno College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
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