Lisa Bryant Barbee

• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Presently at Novant Orthopedic Hospital Charlotte, NC
• July-December with Carilion CVICU Pacu Roanoke, VA

PACU TRAVEL TO INCLUDE YALE, INVOVA FAIRFAX, UNC CHAPEL HILL, ST FRANCIS ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE INSTITUTE

• Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by developing comprehensive discharge plans and educating patients on self-care management techniques.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through effective collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
• Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Developed strong working relationships with anesthesia providers to optimize patient care experiences during recovery periods.
• Provided emotional support for patients experiencing anxiety or distress following surgery, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to guide patient care, staying current on research and trends in post-anesthesia nursing.
• Ensured optimal staffing levels within the unit by participating in scheduling decisions based on acuity levels of incoming patients.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Anesthesia Preop Testing Clinic Charge

SICU

Ambulatory Surgery Unit

• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.

• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Increased community awareness of available healthcare resources through regular presentations and workshops.
• Facilitated timely referrals to appropriate specialists by maintaining strong relationships with local healthcare providers.
• Served as a liaison between primary care physicians and specialty services, facilitating timely access to necessary treatments for patients.
• Coordinated care transitions from hospital to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients while managing complex medical conditions in the CVICU setting.
• Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively by titrating settings according to physician orders and patient needs.
• Responded promptly to emergent situations utilizing critical thinking skills to initiate appropriate interventions.
• Prevented complications by diligently assessing for early signs of infection or other post-operative issues in cardiac surgery patients.