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Lisa Zurawski

Summary

Registered Nurse with BSN, 40 years experience. Recently retired as of September 2022. Currently working as Senior Clinical Data Specialist (SCDS) abstracting GWTG-Resuscitation (full-time). Looking for more work life balance and would like to work part-time.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

SCDS

Q-Centrix-Remote
02.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Experienced GWTG-Resuscitation data abstractor
  • Working remotely for over six years

Quality Nurse Specialist II

Vidant Health
02.2014 - 09.2022
  • Case abstractor for sepsis core measure for 5 different hospitals within our health system.
  • Familiar with EPIC, Premier and Press Ganey data bases.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Helped to develop teaching tools for nurses, physicians and residents to ensure compliance with meeting sepsis core measure.
  • Member of sepsis steering committee
  • Case abstractor for CPA events for American Heart Association GWTG. Data entered in Quintiles data base.
  • Member of IROC committee

Staff Nurse

Vidant Health
06.2009 - 02.2014
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Nurse Case Manager

Vidant Health
06.2003 - 06.2009
  • Created physician referral base for wellness, prevention and diagnostic support, enabling patients to effectively find services.
  • Utilized business customer service and relationship building skills to consistently increase referrals.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.1983

Skills

  • COMPUTER LITERATE
  • AWS
  • CITRIX
  • QUINTILES/IQVIA
  • EPIC
  • CERNA
  • HCA
  • MICRO-SOFT TEAMS
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self-Directed
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

SCDS

Q-Centrix-Remote
02.2023 - Current

Quality Nurse Specialist II

Vidant Health
02.2014 - 09.2022

Staff Nurse

Vidant Health
06.2009 - 02.2014

Nurse Case Manager

Vidant Health
06.2003 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University
Lisa Zurawski