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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lisa Zirbel

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record in integrating clinical care and administrative functions to enhance patient experiences. Recognized for fostering effective communication and collaboration among healthcare teams, resulting in improved patient transitions and outcomes. Highly adaptable to the evolving healthcare landscape, demonstrating reliability in delivering patient-centered results while advocating for optimal care coordination. Equipped with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning, poised to drive team success and advance organizational objectives with enthusiasm and dedication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Travel

Magnet Medical
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Nursing contracts as listed below
  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
  • Harrison, Ar
  • CSM-Zach Reed
  • 870-736-3116
  • Title: Registered Nurse
  • Position-Med-surg-Telemetry
  • Recruiter: Alyssa Kingery
  • 402-206-2331
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
  • Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention, leading to decrease in readmission rates.
  • Supported positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff, promoting culture of learning and professional growth.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

TotalMed Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Nursing contracts as listed below:
  • Baptist Health Hospital
  • Paducah, KY
  • CSM- Tonya Edwards
  • Edwards.tonya@bhsi.com
  • 270-575-2100
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Pacu, Med-Surg-Telemetry
  • Recruiter; Olivia Doyle/Ellen Postell
  • 502-475-0505
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical standards.

Registered Nurse

St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Aug 2021 -Feb 2022
  • Director-Ashley Hufstedler -870-919-4424
  • Title -Registered Nurse
  • Position- High acuity Unit
  • CSM-Samatha Davis-870-207-4100
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-One day Surgery pre/post-surgery
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly identifying changes for intervention.
  • 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.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse

Summit Medical Staffing
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Baptist Health Medical Center
  • Stuttgart, AR
  • CSM-Lauren Reynolds- 870-830-3375
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Med-Surg unit
  • Baptist Health Medical Center
  • Heber Springs, AR
  • CSM-Tamara McKee -501-388-1464
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Med-Surg unit
  • 1-877-514-6721
  • Recruiter Clay- 402-350-0546
  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 09.2020
  • Title PCT
  • Position- Staff Support
  • Until I graduated from Nursing at Arkansas State University
  • 2009-2020
  • 2009
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Step Down/Progressive care
  • 2010
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Neurology
  • 2011-2019
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Staff Support
  • 2019-2020
  • Title-Registered Nurse
  • Position-Cath Lab Holding
  • Conducted training sessions on best practices for infection control, resulting in improved compliance rates.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Master of Health Science - Health Education

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12.2016

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2009

Skills

  • Patient-centered emotional support
  • IV access and maintenance
  • PICC and central line care
  • Skilled in catheterization methods
  • Adept at managing medication protocols
  • Wound treatment proficiency
  • Patient admission process
  • Candidate evaluation proficiency
  • Patient advocacy
  • Health education facilitation
  • Pain management techniques
  • Patient monitoring during sedation
  • Real-time telemetry monitoring
  • Electrocardiogram interpretation
  • Holistic comfort interventions
  • Assistance in PICC team initiatives
  • Clinical assessment
  • Ethical practice
  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Data-driven problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Clinical Instructor for ASUN LPN to RN Transition.
  • Inspired students to pursue careers in specialties like Surgical , Trauma and Labor and Delivery .
  • Achieved effective hands on learning by introducing Primary and Secondary line IV setup, Foley catheterization maintenance and effective patient education.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documented and resolved outcomes which led to patients discharge.


Certification

  • Registered Nurse state of Arkansas #R084345 Expires 2025-11-30
  • Advanced Cardiovascular life support Expires 2025-12-06
  • Basic Life support Expires 2025-01-31
  • NIHSS Expires 2025-12-24

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Travel

Magnet Medical
01.2025 - 07.2025

Registered Nurse

TotalMed Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

Summit Medical Staffing
12.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 09.2020

Master of Health Science - Health Education

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University

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